Seamy
adjective
Unpleasant, dirty or immoral, especially things people do not want to talk about.
He spent his childhood in the seamy side of town.
Often appears as...
- seamy side
- seamy underworld
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the least attractive or pleasant part or aspect of something.
He sought to expose the seamy underside of business life.
Often appears as...
- seamy underbelly
- seamy side
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Unpleasant, dirty or immoral, especially things people do not want to talk about.
He spent his childhood in the seamy side of town.
Often appears as...
- seamy side
- seamy underworld
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the least attractive or pleasant part or aspect of something.
He sought to expose the seamy underside of business life.
Often appears as...
- seamy underbelly
- seamy side
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Nuance
Refers to aspects of life that people typically see negatively and may be secretive about.
The journalist uncovered the seamy realities of the political campaign.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Truths
Used when revealing truths that are usually hidden due to their unpleasant nature.
His memoirs detail the seamy side of celebrity culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Darker Aspects
Highlights parts of society that are dark or immoral, often surprising or shocking.
The film explores the seamy underbelly of urban life.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Nuance
Refers to aspects of life that people typically see negatively and may be secretive about.
The journalist uncovered the seamy realities of the political campaign.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Truths
Used when revealing truths that are usually hidden due to their unpleasant nature.
His memoirs detail the seamy side of celebrity culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Darker Aspects
Highlights parts of society that are dark or immoral, often surprising or shocking.
The film explores the seamy underbelly of urban life.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Nuance
Refers to aspects of life that people typically see negatively and may be secretive about.
The journalist uncovered the seamy realities of the political campaign.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Truths
Used when revealing truths that are usually hidden due to their unpleasant nature.
His memoirs detail the seamy side of celebrity culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Darker Aspects
Highlights parts of society that are dark or immoral, often surprising or shocking.
The film explores the seamy underbelly of urban life.
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Video examples
Geographic Bee 2010 - NV...
not to waste things and above all it means appreciating nature and observing its quality if I had an unlimited budget and can travel anywhere in the world I would travel up to the country of Georgia which is northeast of Turkey I would go there because of the seamy
Video examples
Geographic Bee 2010 - NV...
not to waste things and above all it means appreciating nature and observing its quality if I had an unlimited budget and can travel anywhere in the world I would travel up to the country of Georgia which is northeast of Turkey I would go there because of the seamy
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Emma Thompson
English Actress
We've got people looking at our seamy side and our sad side a lot of the time because that's easier. It's much more difficult to make a film about happiness with lots of jokes in it.
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Carolyn See
American Author
If you are in any way squeamish or genteel, skip 'Gillespie and I.' If you'd like to know a little more about the seamy side of the human condition, by all means, pick this one up.
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Roger Morris
American Public Servant
Nixon officials foreshadowed both the historic distinction and seamy underside of the presidency.
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John F. Kennedy Jr.
American Lawyer
It would be disingenuous to say I don't have some sensitivity to the seamy side of issues.
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Arden Myrin
American Actress
I like the seamy underbelly of things.
Quote examples
Emma Thompson
English Actress
We've got people looking at our seamy side and our sad side a lot of the time because that's easier. It's much more difficult to make a film about happiness with lots of jokes in it.
Quote examples
Carolyn See
American Author
If you are in any way squeamish or genteel, skip 'Gillespie and I.' If you'd like to know a little more about the seamy side of the human condition, by all means, pick this one up.
Quote examples
Roger Morris
American Public Servant
Nixon officials foreshadowed both the historic distinction and seamy underside of the presidency.
Quote examples
John F. Kennedy Jr.
American Lawyer
It would be disingenuous to say I don't have some sensitivity to the seamy side of issues.
Quote examples
Arden Myrin
American Actress
I like the seamy underbelly of things.
Example 1 of 5
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