What is another word for seamier?

Pronunciation: [sˈiːmɪə] (IPA)

Seamier is an adjective that describes something that is disreputable, sordid, or morally questionable. The word can be used to describe a wide range of things, from a seedy neighborhood to a shady business deal. There are several synonyms for seamier that can be used to convey a similar meaning, such as sleazy, unsavory, unsavory, and grimy. These words all convey a sense of something being unsavory or unpleasant. Other synonyms for seamier include shoddy, disreputable, scandalous, and unscrupulous, all of which suggest that something is dishonest, immoral, or unethical. All of these words can be used to describe something that is not respectable or trustworthy.

What are the hypernyms for Seamier?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Seamier

He could assume and discard a dozen manners in as many minutes, but, to the casual observer, the one thing certain about him would probably seem his utter lack of connection with the seamier side of existence.
"The Bat"
Avery Hopwood Mary Roberts Rinehart
It had still further brought out all that was good in Delia; and what was good in the eldest daughter of disreputable, tippling old Calmour was, strange to say, very good indeed; and, as is not infrequently the case, a certain amount of knowledge of the seamier side of life rendered her all the more safe and useful a companion to the younger girl, every day of whose existence had been spent in sunshine.
"The Red Derelict"
Bertram Mitford

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