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   unbecoming

   /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering: "an unbecoming striped sundress" Similar unflatteringunattractiveunsightlyplainuglyugly-lookinghideousunsuitableunsuitedill-suitedOpposite becomingflattering
   • 2. (of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly: "it was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares" Similar inappropriateunfittingunbefittingunsuitableunsuitedill-suitedinaptout of keepinguntowardincorrectunacceptableunworthy ofimproperlacking in proprietyindecorousunseemlyunladylikeungentlemanlyunmannerlyundignifiedindelicateindecenttastelessOpposite becomingproperappropriate

   Derivatives

   • 1. unbecomingly adverb
   • 2. unbecomingness noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNBECOMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   UNBECOMING definition: 1. Unbecoming clothes do not look attractive on a particular person. 2. Unbecoming behaviour is not…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     UNBECOMING meaning: 1. Unbecoming clothes do not look...

   • Portuguese Translation

     unbecoming translate: pouco favorecedor, inapropriado. Learn...

   • Translate to Mandarin Chinese

     UNBECOMING translate: （衣着）不合身的，不相配的，难看的,...

   • Znaczenie Unbecoming, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     unbecoming definicja: 1. Unbecoming clothes do not look...

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     UNBEKNOWNST definition: 1. without a particular person...

   • Translate to Traditional Chinese

     UNBECOMING translate: （衣著）不合身的，不相配的，難看的,...

   • Unbelief

     UNBELIEF definition: 1. the fact of not having religious...

   • Pronunciation in English

     unbecoming pronunciation. How to say unbecoming. Listen to...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unbecomingUnbecoming Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Unbecoming means not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for unbecoming.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › unbecomingUNBECOMING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Unbecoming means unsuitable or inappropriate, especially for one's appearance, character, or reputation. Learn more about its origin, usage, and synonyms from Dictionary.com.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNBECOMING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Unbecoming means not suitable or acceptable, especially for a particular person or situation. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and contexts, and see synonyms and translations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNBECOMING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Unbecoming means unsuitable or inappropriate, especially for one's appearance, status, or character. It can also mean shocking or unseemly for a person or a situation. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unbecomingUnbecoming - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Use the adjective unbecoming when a person does something that's awkward or inappropriate, like using foul language at your grandmother's tea party.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › unbecomingUnbecoming - definition of unbecoming by The Free Dictionary

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   Unbecoming means not suitable, attractive, or flattering, or not proper or seemly for one's character or position. Find the origin, usage, and examples of unbecoming and its synonyms in this online dictionary.