unbecoming

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Adjective

unbecoming

1. Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

   She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.

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

   He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

Synonyms

• unsuitable
• unfit
• indecent
• indecorous
• improper

Antonyms

• becoming
• befitting
• suiting

Related terms

• unbecomingly
• unbecomingness

Translations

• German: wenig schmeichelhaft, unschmeichelhaft, unschön, unangebracht, unpassend

Translations

• German: ungebührlich, ungehörig, ungehörig

Verb

1. present participle of unbecome#English|unbecome

Noun

unbecoming (plural unbecomings)

1. The process by which something unbecomes.

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