misbecome

American

[mis-bi-kuhm] / ˌmɪs bɪˈkʌm /

verb (used with object)

misbecame, misbecome, misbecoming

to be unsuitable, unbecoming, or unfit for.

misbecome British

/ ˌmɪsbɪˈkʌm /

verb

(tr) to be unbecoming to or unsuitable for

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Etymology

Origin of misbecome

First recorded in 1520–30; mis- ¹ + become

Example Sentences

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Misbecome, mis-be-kum′, v.t. not to suit or befit: to be unfitting.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

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