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View synonyms for unbecoming

unbecoming

[ uhn-bi-kuhm-ing ]

adjective

  1. detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly:

    an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.

    Synonyms: unfit, unsuitable, unapt



unbecoming

/ ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive

    an unbecoming hat

  2. whenpostpositive, usually foll by of or an object not proper or seemly (for)

    manners unbecoming a lady

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌunbeˈcomingly, adverb
  • ˌunbeˈcomingness, noun
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Other Words From

  • unbe·coming·ly adverb
  • unbe·coming·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unbecoming1

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- 1 + becoming
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Example Sentences

When they struggled, so did I. But mostly, when they made mistakes unbecoming of their role model image, I dutifully took it upon myself to defend them from criticism.

From Salon

He denied wrongdoing and a complaint of “conduct unbecoming of a priest” was dropped after the boy’s parents withdrew permission for their son to be involved in the proceedings.

From BBC

Such women were especially good at triggering liberals, who may not be as misogynist as Republicans but still have sexist expectations that it's especially unbecoming for women to act this way.

From Salon

“The GOP members’ shameful behavior was unbecoming of our institution for any guest, let alone two of the men responsible for defending our democracy during a dark day in our nation’s history,” McClinton said.

“Expressions of profanity towards the opposing team and throwing of material and liquids onto the court impacted play and reflected a student community wholly atypical and unbecoming of our adversity.”

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