unbecoming

adjective

un·be·com·ing ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce unbecoming (audio)

: not becoming

an unbecoming dress

especially : not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life

unbecoming conduct

unbecomingly

ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ-lē How to pronounce unbecoming (audio)

adverb

unbecomingness noun

Example Sentences

That color is very unbecoming on her. boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer

Recent Examples on the Web Otto says they were engaged in behaviors unbecoming of a maiden.

Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 Critics pounced, with opposition members of parliament calling her behavior irresponsible and unbecoming of a prime minister.

Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The manager tried again on grounds of unbecoming conduct, citing Suwannee County court records that show Howard admitted in court to threatening to kill his brother.

Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 Supporters boast Marin's frequent partying with celebrities brings youth and a sense of cool to the office, while detractors claim the public exposure and lack of professionalism is unbecoming for a world leader.

Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 That’s just cowardice, which is unbecoming of the L.A. County sheriff.

Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Peralta's final line was unbecoming: three innings pitched, six hits, five runs (all earned) and a walk with two strikeouts.

Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2022 This pattern of intentional deceit is totally unbecoming for a public servant.

The Editors, National Review, 18 Jan. 2022 Fisher has snapped a handful of unbecoming streaks in his four seasons at A&M. Winning at LSU is not one of them.

Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021 See More

unbecoming

adjective

as in inappropriate

not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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wrong
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inconsistent
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awkward
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prohibited
gauche
blameworthy
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proscribed
barred
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disallowed
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

becoming
appropriate
befitting
suitable
proper
fitting
correct
genteel
right
seemly
decorous
relative
meet
relevant
felicitous
applicable
happy
fit
apt
timely
congenial
seasonable
opportune
fortunate
apposite
permitted
germane
material
harmonious
acceptable
compatible
pointed
pat
authorized
satisfactory
endorsed
tolerable
adequate
fine
okay
respectable
sanctioned
kosher
promoted
licensed
approved
allowed
apropos
commendable
exemplary
irreproachable
creditable
supported
decent
indorsed
passable
all right
blameless
encouraged
balanced
harmonious
consonant
congruous
abetted
companionate
OK

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of unbecoming are improper, indecorous, indelicate, and unseemly. While all these words mean "not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste," unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status.

conduct unbecoming to an officer

The words improper and unbecoming are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method.

improper use of campaign contributions

The meanings of indecorous and unbecoming largely overlap; however, indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners.

indecorous behavior

The synonyms indelicate and unbecoming are sometimes interchangeable, but indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling.

indelicate expressions for bodily functions

While the synonyms unseemly and unbecoming are close in meaning, unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste.

remarried with unseemly haste

单词	unbecoming
释义	unbecoming adjective un·be·com·ing ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ : not becoming an unbecoming dress especially : not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life unbecoming conduct unbecomingly ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ-lē adverb unbecomingness noun Synonyms amiss graceless improper inapposite inappropriate inapt incongruous incorrect indecorous inept infelicitous malapropos perverse unapt unfit unhappy unseemly unsuitable untoward wrong See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences That color is very unbecoming on her. boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer Recent Examples on the Web Otto says they were engaged in behaviors unbecoming of a maiden. Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 Critics pounced, with opposition members of parliament calling her behavior irresponsible and unbecoming of a prime minister. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The manager tried again on grounds of unbecoming conduct, citing Suwannee County court records that show Howard admitted in court to threatening to kill his brother. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 Supporters boast Marin's frequent partying with celebrities brings youth and a sense of cool to the office, while detractors claim the public exposure and lack of professionalism is unbecoming for a world leader. Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 That’s just cowardice, which is unbecoming of the L.A. County sheriff. Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Peralta's final line was unbecoming: three innings pitched, six hits, five runs (all earned) and a walk with two strikeouts. Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2022 This pattern of intentional deceit is totally unbecoming for a public servant. The Editors, National Review, 18 Jan. 2022 Fisher has snapped a handful of unbecoming streaks in his four seasons at A&M. Winning at LSU is not one of them. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1598, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition unbecoming adjective un·be·com·ing ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ : not suitable or proper : not becoming unbecoming clothes unbecoming behavior unbecoming adjective as in inappropriate not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inappropriate improper unsuitable wrong incorrect unfit unseemly indecorous irrelevant unhappy unfortunate incongruous unacceptable graceless untoward inapt infelicitous perverse inept unapt amiss inconsistent inapposite bad malapropos awkward out of the way naughty censurable unseasonable out of place uncongenial inopportune sinful inapplicable immaterial extraneous untimely forbidden irrelative blamable incompatible ungraceful mismatched prohibited gauche blameworthy unsatisfactory misbecoming proscribed barred banned outlawed disallowed interdicted Antonyms & Near Antonyms becoming appropriate befitting suitable proper fitting correct genteel right seemly decorous relative meet relevant felicitous applicable happy fit apt timely congenial seasonable opportune fortunate apposite permitted germane material harmonious acceptable compatible pointed pat authorized satisfactory endorsed tolerable adequate fine okay respectable sanctioned kosher promoted licensed approved allowed apropos commendable exemplary irreproachable creditable supported decent indorsed passable all right blameless encouraged balanced harmonious consonant congruous abetted companionate OK See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of unbecoming are improper, indecorous, indelicate, and unseemly. While all these words mean "not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste," unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status. conduct unbecoming to an officer The words improper and unbecoming are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method. improper use of campaign contributions The meanings of indecorous and unbecoming largely overlap; however, indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners. indecorous behavior The synonyms indelicate and unbecoming are sometimes interchangeable, but indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling. indelicate expressions for bodily functions While the synonyms unseemly and unbecoming are close in meaning, unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste. remarried with unseemly haste
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unbecoming

adjective

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