uncomely

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English uncomli, uncomelich, uncumelich, unkumelich, equivalent to un- +‎ comely.

Adjective

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uncomely (comparative uncomelier, superlative uncomeliest)

  1. Homely.

Etymology 2

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From Middle English uncomly, uncomli, from the adjective (see above).

Adverb

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uncomely (comparative more uncomely, superlative most uncomely)

  1. In an uncomely way; inappropriately, unappealingly.

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