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- Dictionaryunbecoming/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. (especially of clothing or a colour) not flattering: "an unbecoming striped sundress" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly: "it was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares" Similar Opposite
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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.
UNBECOMING definition: 1. Unbecoming clothes do not look attractive on a particular person. 2. Unbecoming behaviour is not…. Learn more.
UNBECOMING meaning: 1. Unbecoming clothes do not look attractive on a particular person. 2. Unbecoming behaviour is not…. Learn more.
Unbecoming definition: detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly. See examples of UNBECOMING used in a sentence.
Behavior that is unattractive, especially in a particular setting or with certain people, can also be unbecoming. It's unbecoming to burp loudly at the opera. If it's impolite or unseemly, it's unbecoming.
If you describe a person's behaviour or remarks as unbecoming, you mean that they are shocking and unsuitable for that person. [ formal ] His conduct was totally unbecoming to an officer in the British armed services.
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.
Definition of unbecoming adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Unbecoming Definition. Not appropriate, attractive, or flattering. An unbecoming dress. Not appropriate or suited to one's appearance, status, character, etc.; unattractive, indecorous, etc.