Unbecoming

verb

/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo misbecome.

2.nounThe process by which something unbecomes.

3.adjectiveNot flattering, attractive or appropriate.

"She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle."

4.adjectiveNot in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.

"He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman."

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