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

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   The meaning of UNBECOMING is not becoming; especially : not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life. How to use unbecoming in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Unbecoming.

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   Unbecoming definition: detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly. See examples of UNBECOMING used in a sentence.

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

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

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

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   unbecoming in British English. (ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ ) adjective. 1. 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 respectable person.

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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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   1. 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.