How Do You Spell UNSEEMLIER?

Pronunciation: [ʌnsˈiːmliə] (IPA)

The word "unseemlier" is spelled with the prefix "un-" meaning "not", the root word "seemly" meaning "appropriate", and the suffix "-er" indicating comparative degree. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˌʌnˈsiːmliər/. The pronunciation includes the unstressed "un-" prefix which is pronounced as "ʌn" and the stressed syllables "seem" and "-lier" pronounced as "siːm" and "liər" respectively. This comparative form suggests that something is even more inappropriate or improper than its regular form.

Common Misspellings for UNSEEMLIER

• unseemlyer
• unseebler
• unsmelier
• unseemlily

Etymology of UNSEEMLIER

The word "unseemlier" is formed from the combination of two components: "un-" and "seemly".

The prefix "un-" is a common prefix in the English language that is used to form negative or opposite meanings. In this case, it indicates the negation of the quality or characteristic expressed by the base word.

"Seemly" is an adjective derived from the Old English word "semlic", which means "fitting" or "appropriate". It originates from the Old Norse word "sœmiligr", meaning "courteous" or "convenient". Over time, "seemly" was developed in Middle English to refer to something that is proper, becoming an essential term to describe decorum, good behavior, or suitable appearance.

By combining the prefix "un-" with "seemly", the word "unseemlier" is formed.

Similar spelling words for UNSEEMLIER

• unseeing,
• unseemliness,
• unseamanlike,
• unwiseness,
• unseemly.