unbecomingly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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As a work of history, the book is marred, too, by an overwrought style and an unbecomingly snide use of irony.
From Time Magazine Archive
But when he missed he banged the table unbecomingly, sat down, and snapped irritably to spectators who stood in the doorway: "Come in or get out."
From Time Magazine Archive
There are satire and sly wit; Bert and Ernie quarrel; Miss Piggy behaves unbecomingly; Kermit is sometimes exasperated.
From Time Magazine Archive
She had a mass of faded yellow hair unbecomingly arranged in a large bun, wore glasses, and had a long, mild, amiable face rather like a sheep.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
The most becoming gown fails in its function if the hair is tousled or dressed unbecomingly.
From Appropriate Clothes for the High School Girl by Virginia M. Alexander
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