unbecoming

[US]/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Adj. not fitting or suitable; not proper; not attractive.

Example Sentences

a stout lady in an unbecoming striped sundress.

conduct unbecoming an officer.See Synonyms at improper

language unbecoming to a gentleman. What isunseemly or indelicate is in gross violation of good taste;

it was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares.

was buried with indecent haste;indecorous behavior;language unbecoming to a lady;unseemly to use profanity;moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.

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