unbecoming

[ uhn-bi-kuhm-ing ]

/ ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ /

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adjective

detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.

Origin of unbecoming

First recorded in 1590–1600; un-¹ + becoming

SYNONYMS FOR unbecoming

unapt, unsuitable, unfit.

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synonym study for unbecoming

See improper.

OTHER WORDS FROM unbecoming

un·be·com·ing·ly, adverbun·be·com·ing·ness, noun

Words nearby unbecoming

unbarred, unbated, unbearable, unbeatable, unbeaten, unbecoming, unbegotten, unbeknown, unbelief, unbelievable, unbelievably

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Example sentences from the Web for unbecoming

Chasing after mere favorability and openness is an unbecoming act of desperation.
The House GOP’s Big Immigration Fail|James Poulos|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Miss Linden, I think it right to tell you that your conduct was commented upon by one of my lady guests as unbecoming.
Adrift in New York|Horatio Alger
Because he who will dance on a rope will be alone, and I will gather a stronger mob of people who will say that it is unbecoming.
Pascal's Penses|Blaise Pascal
Mr. Fox said, the opposition to the adjournment was uncandid and unbecoming.
The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the|Thomas Clarkson

I shall get tired of the duke if you are not careful, so please save me from an attitude so unbecoming.
Frulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther|Elizabeth von Arnim
Savonarola sent back words that were unbecoming in one addressing a ruler.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7|Elbert Hubbard

British Dictionary definitions for unbecoming

unbecoming

/ (ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ) /

adjective

unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractivean unbecoming hat

(when postpositive, usually foll by of or an object) not proper or seemly (for)manners unbecoming a lady

Derived forms of unbecoming

unbecomingly, adverbunbecomingness, noun

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单词	unbecoming
释义	unbecoming [ uhn-bi-kuhm-ing ] / ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR unbecoming ON THESAURUS.COM adjective detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language. Origin of unbecoming First recorded in 1590–1600; un-¹ + becoming SYNONYMS FOR unbecoming unapt, unsuitable, unfit. SEE SYNONYMS FOR unbecoming ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for unbecoming See improper. OTHER WORDS FROM unbecoming un·be·com·ing·ly, adverbun·be·com·ing·ness, noun Words nearby unbecoming unbarred, unbated, unbearable, unbeatable, unbeaten, unbecoming, unbegotten, unbeknown, unbelief, unbelievable, unbelievably Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for unbecoming Chasing after mere favorability and openness is an unbecoming act of desperation. The House GOP’s Big Immigration Fail\|James Poulos\|June 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Miss Linden, I think it right to tell you that your conduct was commented upon by one of my lady guests as unbecoming. Adrift in New York\|Horatio Alger Because he who will dance on a rope will be alone, and I will gather a stronger mob of people who will say that it is unbecoming. Pascal's Penses\|Blaise Pascal Mr. Fox said, the opposition to the adjournment was uncandid and unbecoming. The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the\|Thomas Clarkson I shall get tired of the duke if you are not careful, so please save me from an attitude so unbecoming. Frulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther\|Elizabeth von Arnim Savonarola sent back words that were unbecoming in one addressing a ruler. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7\|Elbert Hubbard British Dictionary definitions for unbecoming unbecoming / (ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ) / adjective unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractivean unbecoming hat (when postpositive, usually foll by of or an object) not proper or seemly (for)manners unbecoming a lady Derived forms of unbecoming unbecomingly, adverbunbecomingness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to unbecoming untoward, unseemly, indecent, unflattering, awkward, clumsy, gauche, ill-suited, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecorous, indelicate, inept, maladroit, malapropos, offensive, rough, salacious, tacky
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unbecoming

adjective

Origin of unbecoming

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British Dictionary definitions for unbecoming

adjective

Derived forms of unbecoming

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