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unbecoming

/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
verb

  1. To misbecome.

noun

  1. The process by which something unbecomes.

adjective

  1. Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

    "She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle."

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

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

Synonymsimproper, indecent, indecorous, unfit, unsuitable
Antonymsbecoming, befitting, suiting

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