English Explanatory Dictionary

unbecoming

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
  2. Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of unbecome
noun
  1. The process by which something unbecomes.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unbecoming.wav

Word forms

unbecoming more unbecoming most unbecoming unbecomings

Etymology

From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing

Synonyms

unsuitable unfit indecent indecorous improper

Antonyms

becoming befitting suiting

Related words

unbecomingly unbecomingness
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