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View usage for: (ʌnbɪkʌmɪŋ) 1. adjectiveIf you describe things such as clothes as unbecoming, you mean that they look unattractive. [old-fashioned] ...the unbecoming dress hurriedly stitched from cheap cloth. Synonyms: unattractive, unflattering, unsightly, unsuitable More Synonyms of unbecoming 2. adjectiveIf you describe a person's behaviour or remarks as unbecoming, you mean that they are shocking and unsuitable for that person. [formal] His conduct was totally unbecoming to an officer in the British armed services. [+ to] Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students. [+ of] Synonyms: unseemly, inappropriate, unfit, offensive More Synonyms of unbecoming unbecoming in British English (ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ) adjective1. unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive an unbecoming hat 2. (when postpositive, usually foll by of or an object) not proper or seemly (for) manners unbecoming a respectable person Derived forms unbecomingly (ˌunbeˈcomingly) adverb unbecomingness (ˌunbeˈcomingness) noun unbecoming in American English (ˌʌnbiˈkʌmɪŋ) adjective not appropriate or suited to one's appearance, status, character, etc.; unattractive, indecorous, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: imˈproper Derived forms unbecomingly (ˌunbeˈcomingly) adverb Examples of 'unbecoming' in a sentenceunbecoming Definition unattractive or unsuitable an unbecoming dress hurriedly stitched from cheap cloth Definition not proper or appropriate to a person or position Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students. Synonyms unfit offensive discreditable indecorous unbefitting Opposites seemly , decent , proper , becoming , delicate , decorous Additional synonymsDefinition indecent The politicians denied any improper behaviour. Synonyms indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly, untoward, risqué, smutty, unbecoming, unfitting, impolite, off-colour, indelicate, indecorousDefinition not suitable or proper Some clients had been sold inappropriate polices. Synonyms unsuitable, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, incompatible, ineligible, unsuited, ill-fitted, ill-suited Definition out of place She looked incongruous in an army uniform. Synonyms inappropriate, absurd, out of place, conflicting, contrary, contradictory, inconsistent, unsuitable, improper, incompatible, discordant, incoherent, extraneous, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, inapt, disconsonant, paradoxical, ironicNearby words ofunbecoming - unbearable
- unbeatable
- unbeaten
- unbecoming
- unbelief
- unbelievable
- unbeliever
Additional synonymsSynonyms improper, rude, coarse, indecent, tasteless, unseemly, churlish, untoward, undignified, boorish, uncouth, impolite, immodest, uncivil, ill-bred, unmannerlyDefinition offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless She could not touch upon such an indelicate subject. Synonyms offensive, indecent, vulgar, low, blue, embarrassing, gross, crude, rude, obscene, coarse, improper, suggestive, tasteless, unseemly, untoward, risqué, X-rated (informal), unbecoming, off-colour, immodest, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous, barro (Australian, slang) Definition lacking social or aesthetic taste a tasteless remark Synonyms vulgar, crude, improper, low, gross, rude, coarse, crass, unseemly, indiscreet, tactless, uncouth, impolite, graceless, indelicate, indecorousThe knee-length dresses were unflattering and ugly. Synonyms unattractive, plain, unbecoming, unprepossessingDefinition unpleasant to look at My mother has had unsightly varicose veins for years. Synonyms ugly, unattractive, repulsive, unpleasant, revolting (informal), hideous, horrid, disagreeable, unprepossessing, fugly (US, Australian) Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inapposite |