unbecoming

[ uhn-bi-kuhm-ing ]
/ ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ /
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adjective

detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.

Origin of unbecoming

First recorded in 1590–1600; un-1 + becoming

OTHER WORDS FROM unbecoming

un·be·com·ing·ly, adverb un·be·com·ing·ness, noun

Words nearby unbecoming

unbarred, unbated, unbearable, unbeatable, unbeaten, unbecoming, unbegotten, unbeknown, unbelief, unbelievable, unbelievably

Words related to unbecoming

untoward, unseemly, indecent, unflattering, awkward, clumsy, gauche, ill-suited, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecorous, indelicate, inept, maladroit, malapropos, offensive, rough, salacious, tacky

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British Dictionary definitions for unbecoming

unbecoming
/ (ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ) /

adjective

unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive an unbecoming hat
(when postpositive, usually foll by of or an object) not proper or seemly (for) manners unbecoming a lady

Derived forms of unbecoming

unbecomingly, adverb unbecomingness, noun