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un·be·com·ing

unbecoming

 
pronunciation:
uhn b kuh mIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not attractive or proper on a particular person.
That color is most unbecoming on him.
synonyms:
unsuitable
antonyms:
becoming
similar words:
homely, inappropriate, ugly, unhappy, unsightly, wrong
definition 2: not proper or correct.
It is unbecoming to brush your hair during dinner.This is conduct unbecoming of an officer.
synonyms:
improper, inappropriate, unsuitable
antonyms:
appropriate
similar words:
impolite, indecent, tasteless, unhappy
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derivations: unbecomingly (adv.), unbecomingness (n.)