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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

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

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

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   2 meanings: 1. unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive 2. not proper or seemly (for).... Click for more definitions.

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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. Sometimes the word unbecoming means "unattractive," as in, "I loved the light blue dress, but I thought the yellow dress was rather unbecoming."

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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.

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   A complete guide to the word "UNBECOMING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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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.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › unbecomingUNBECOMING Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for UNBECOMING: inappropriate, unsuitable, improper, incorrect, wrong, unfit, unhappy, irrelevant; Antonyms of UNBECOMING: appropriate, becoming, suitable, proper, fitting, correct, right, meet