Unbecoming

Word UNBECOMING
Character 10
Hyphenation un be com ing
Pronunciations /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Unbecoming"

What do we mean by unbecoming?

Not appropriate, attractive, or flattering. adjective

Not in accord with the standards implied by one's character or position: synonym: unseemly. adjective

Not becoming; improper; indecent; indecorous.

Not befitting or suiting; not suitable or proper (for or in).

Not esthetically suited to the wearer, as an article of dress; not enhancing the beauty of its subject, as an attitude or a gesture.

A transition from existence into non-existence; dissolution. noun

Not becoming; unsuitable; unfit; indecorous; improper. adjective

Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. adjective

Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position. adjective

Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society adjective

To misbecome.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Unbecoming

The word "unbecoming" in example sentences

We are now resolved to expiate each and every deplorable outrage committed against Thee; we are determined to make amends for the manifold offenses against Christian modesty in unbecoming dress and behavior, for all the foul seductions laid to ensnare the feet of the innocent, for the frequent violations of Sundays and holy days, and the shocking blasphemies uttered against Thee and Thy saints. ❋ John (2009)

With THE SOCORRO BLAST, I thought people would object to the idea that our current national paranoia squirts out, in unbecoming ways, even in small towns. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He bowled his last delivery in first-class cricket, at the end of an inconsequential match for Durham against the 1993 Australian tourists, with his member hanging out of his trousers, an act which Wisden coyly described as "unbecoming and flippant". ❋ Unknown (2011)

Although his middle-class family considered such a calling unbecoming, as a child he thought of becoming a painter or cartoonist. ❋ Rus Bowden (2009)

But it had become an acknowledged fact in Bungay that John Crumb was ready at any hour to punch the head of any man who should hint that Ruby Ruggles had, at any period of her life, done any act or spoken any word unbecoming a young lady; and so strong was the general belief in John Crumb, that Ruby became the subject of general eulogy from all male lips in the town. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Bungay that John Crumb was ready at any hour to punch the head of any man who should hint that Ruby Ruggles had, at any period of her life, done any act or spoken any word unbecoming a young lady; and so strong was the general belief in John Crumb, that Ruby became the subject of general eulogy from all male lips in the town. ❋ Anthony Trollope (1848)

And "screwed up" is gutter slang unbecoming of the leader of the free world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

All this you asserted in terms unbecoming the place in which you stood, unbecoming the person to which they were addressed, and highly improper to be used by one who spoke about what he did not under - stand. ❋ Good, John Mason, 1764-1827 (1812)

Now, in the social-media age, the sausage-making and kitchenette-dealing can be easily documented -- leading to criticism of an "unbecoming" process that have extended to questioning the DCDSC's role in making an appointment. ❋ Mike DeBonis (2011)

Senate rules prohibit senators from using "unbecoming" language on the Senate floor when the body is in session, but makes no mention of whether the vice president is permitted to make foul remarks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I would have hoped that Cheney would have followed the rules about "unbecoming" language. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And Senate standards state that senators must not use 'unbecoming' language? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mr. Savage didn't elaborate on the details of what Mr. McInnes '"unbecoming" behavior entailed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's the "unbecoming" part that leads me to associate the word effeminate with a degree of campiness that I don't believe applies to Renly and Loras. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Gauteng premier, calling him a hypocrite whose public support for ousted president Thabo Mbeki was "unbecoming". ❋ Unknown (2008)

The potential behaviors that might be deemed "unbecoming" seems more open to potential abuse particularly in this YouTube era... than an accusation of incompetence. ❋ Christine Robinson (2008)

He hit back by calling her "unbecoming," i.e., unladylike. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Waters himself then rose, and called on Mbete to tell him which words in his question were "unbecoming". ❋ Unknown (2007)

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