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单词 unbecoming
释义

unbecoming

adjective

un·​be·​com·​ing ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce unbecoming (audio)
: not becoming
an unbecoming dress
especially : not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life
unbecoming conduct
unbecomingly
ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ-lē How to pronounce unbecoming (audio)
adverb
unbecomingness noun

Synonyms

  • amiss
  • graceless
  • improper
  • inapposite
  • inappropriate
  • inapt
  • incongruous
  • incorrect
  • indecorous
  • inept
  • infelicitous
  • malapropos
  • perverse
  • unapt
  • unfit
  • unhappy
  • unseemly
  • unsuitable
  • untoward
  • wrong
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Example Sentences

That color is very unbecoming on her. boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer
Recent Examples on the Web Otto says they were engaged in behaviors unbecoming of a maiden. Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 Critics pounced, with opposition members of parliament calling her behavior irresponsible and unbecoming of a prime minister. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The manager tried again on grounds of unbecoming conduct, citing Suwannee County court records that show Howard admitted in court to threatening to kill his brother. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 Supporters boast Marin's frequent partying with celebrities brings youth and a sense of cool to the office, while detractors claim the public exposure and lack of professionalism is unbecoming for a world leader. Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 That’s just cowardice, which is unbecoming of the L.A. County sheriff. Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Peralta's final line was unbecoming: three innings pitched, six hits, five runs (all earned) and a walk with two strikeouts. Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2022 This pattern of intentional deceit is totally unbecoming for a public servant. The Editors, National Review, 18 Jan. 2022 Fisher has snapped a handful of unbecoming streaks in his four seasons at A&M. Winning at LSU is not one of them. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unbecoming

adjective

un·​be·​com·​ing ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce unbecoming (audio)
: not suitable or proper : not becoming
unbecoming clothes
unbecoming behavior

unbecoming

adjective

as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inappropriate
  • improper
  • unsuitable
  • wrong
  • incorrect
  • unfit
  • unseemly
  • indecorous
  • irrelevant
  • unhappy
  • unfortunate
  • incongruous
  • unacceptable
  • graceless
  • untoward
  • inapt
  • infelicitous
  • perverse
  • inept
  • unapt
  • amiss
  • inconsistent
  • inapposite
  • bad
  • malapropos
  • awkward
  • out of the way
  • naughty
  • censurable
  • unseasonable
  • out of place
  • uncongenial
  • inopportune
  • sinful
  • inapplicable
  • immaterial
  • extraneous
  • untimely
  • forbidden
  • irrelative
  • blamable
  • incompatible
  • ungraceful
  • mismatched
  • prohibited
  • gauche
  • blameworthy
  • unsatisfactory
  • misbecoming
  • proscribed
  • barred
  • banned
  • outlawed
  • disallowed
  • interdicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • becoming
  • appropriate
  • befitting
  • suitable
  • proper
  • fitting
  • correct
  • genteel
  • right
  • seemly
  • decorous
  • relative
  • meet
  • relevant
  • felicitous
  • applicable
  • happy
  • fit
  • apt
  • timely
  • congenial
  • seasonable
  • opportune
  • fortunate
  • apposite
  • permitted
  • germane
  • material
  • harmonious
  • acceptable
  • compatible
  • pointed
  • pat
  • authorized
  • satisfactory
  • endorsed
  • tolerable
  • adequate
  • fine
  • okay
  • respectable
  • sanctioned
  • kosher
  • promoted
  • licensed
  • approved
  • allowed
  • apropos
  • commendable
  • exemplary
  • irreproachable
  • creditable
  • supported
  • decent
  • indorsed
  • passable
  • all right
  • blameless
  • encouraged
  • balanced
  • harmonious
  • consonant
  • congruous
  • abetted
  • companionate
  • OK
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of unbecoming are improper, indecorous, indelicate, and unseemly. While all these words mean "not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste," unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status.

conduct unbecoming to an officer

The words improper and unbecoming are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method.

improper use of campaign contributions

The meanings of indecorous and unbecoming largely overlap; however, indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners.

indecorous behavior

The synonyms indelicate and unbecoming are sometimes interchangeable, but indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling.

indelicate expressions for bodily functions

While the synonyms unseemly and unbecoming are close in meaning, unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste.

remarried with unseemly haste
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