unbecoming

English

Etymology

un- +‎ becoming

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Adjective

unbecoming (comparative more unbecoming, superlative most unbecoming)

1. Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

   She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.

2. Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.

   He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

Synonyms

• unsuitable
• unfit
• indecent
• indecorous
• improper

Antonyms

• becoming
• befitting
• suiting

Related terms

• unbecomingly
• unbecomingness

Translations

not attractive

Finnish: mauton (fi)

not in keeping with expected standards

Finnish: sopimaton (fi)

External links

• unbecoming in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• unbecoming in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• unbecoming at OneLook Dictionary Search