misbecome

American  

[mis-bi-kuhm] / ˌmɪs bɪˈkʌm /

verb (used with object)

misbecame, misbecome, misbecoming

1. to be unsuitable, unbecoming, or unfit for.

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misbecome British  

/ ˌmɪsbɪˈkʌm /

verb

1. (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

Apparently the stranger, though habited as a Moslemin, was not insensible to the genius of the locality, nor indeed would his form and countenance have misbecome a contemporary of Pericles and Phidias.

From The Rise of Iskander by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

The broad collar of his exquisitely plaited shirt, though tied round with a wide black ribbon, did not conceal a neck which agreed well with his beardless chin, and would not have misbecome a woman.

From Vivian Grey by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

On my head I place a sedately feathered bonnet, which would not have misbecome mother.

From Nancy by Broughton, Rhoda

These wuz coward feelin's an' they misbecome me; the ache herein this heart uv mine had no business there.

From Second Book of Tales by Field, Eugene

Slight regard, contempt, And anything that may not misbecome The mighty sender, doth he prize you at.

From King Henry V by Shakespeare, William