UNBECOMING

indecent, indecorous, unbecoming, uncomely, unseemly, untoward

(adjective) not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; “was buried with indecent haste”; “indecorous behavior”; “language unbecoming to a lady”; “unseemly to use profanity”; “moved to curb their untoward ribaldry”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unbecoming (comparative more unbecoming, superlative most unbecoming)

Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.

Synonyms

• unsuitable

• unfit

• indecent

• indecorous

• improper

Antonyms

• becoming

• befitting

• suiting

Verb

unbecoming

present participle of unbecome

Noun

unbecoming (plural unbecomings)

The process by which something unbecomes.

Source: Wiktionary


Un`be*com"ing, a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + becoming.]

Definition: Not becoming; unsuitable; unfit; indecorous; improper. My grief lets unbecoming speeches fall. Dryden.

– Un`be*com"ing*ly, adv.

– Un`be*com"ing*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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