The difference between Inappropriate and Unseemly
When used as adjectives, inappropriate means not appropriate, whereas unseemly means inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
Unseemly is also adverb with the meaning: in an unseemly manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Inappropriate and Unseemly
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Inappropriate as an adjective:
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
Examples:
"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."
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Inappropriate as an adjective (informal):
Improper; adult; sexual.
Examples:
"kids saying inappropriate things"
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Unseemly as an adjective:
Inconsistent with established standards of good form or taste.
Examples:
"He was drunk and made some very unseemly comments."
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Unseemly as an adverb:
In an unseemly manner.