(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
decently; gracefully; plausibly; politely; tactfully; discreetly
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
personal appearance; looks
personal appearance; looks
man dressed like an artisan; man of workmanlike appearance
looking satisfied; looking very pleased