(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
decently; gracefully; plausibly; politely; tactfully; discreetly
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to become fully formed; to take proper shape
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
unconcerned air; nonchalant air; acting as if nothing had happened
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
snug; neat; modest; frugal; simple; compact
personal appearance; looks
personal appearance; looks
man dressed like an artisan; man of workmanlike appearance