unbecoming

un·be·com·ing

U0027300 (ŭn′bĭ-kŭm′ĭng)adj.1. Not appropriate, attractive, or flattering: an unbecoming dress.2. Not in accord with the standards implied by one's character or position: conduct unbecoming an officer. See Synonyms at unseemly.

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un′be·com′ing·ly adv.

unbecoming

(ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ) adj1. 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 lady. ˌunbeˈcomingly adv ˌunbeˈcomingness n

un•be•com•ing

(ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ)

adj. detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language. [1590–1600] un`be•com′ing•ly, adv. un`be•com′ing•ness, n. syn: See improper.

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unbecoming - 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"indecent, uncomely, unseemly, untoward, indecorousimproper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"

unbecoming

adjective1. unattractive, unflattering, unsightly, unsuitable, incongruous, unsuited, ill-suited an unbecoming dress hurriedly stitched from cheap cloth2. unseemly, inappropriate, unfit, offensive, improper, tasteless, discreditable, indelicate, indecorous, unbefitting Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students.
unseemly seemly, decent, proper, becoming, delicate, decorous

unbecoming

adjective1. Not suited to circumstances:improper, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, inept, malapropos, unapt, unbefitting, unfit, unseemly, unsuitable.Idiom: out of place.2. Lacking style and good taste:inelegant, tasteless.Informal: tacky.3. Not in keeping with conventional mores:immodest, improper, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, naughty, unbefitting, unseemly, untoward.Idiom: out of line.

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