In literature, the word unseemly functions as a versatile descriptor for behavior, language, and appearances that deviate from established norms of propriety and grace. Writers use it to underscore instances where actions, expressions, or even physical forms provoke disapproval, often suggesting that they violate social decorum or moral expectations. For example, it appears in contexts ranging from admonishing imprudent outbursts or vulgarities in heated situations [1, 2] to noting awkward displays of emotion or conduct that are deemed unbecoming [3, 4]. Furthermore, unseemly is employed to critique not only the behavior of individuals but also the nature of situations, whether describing disorderly public conduct or unpleasant physical surroundings [5, 6]. Across a spectrum of texts—from dramatic encounters and introspective musing to wry observations on human foibles—the term consistently signals that something is out of line with the standards of dignity and refinement [7, 8, 9].