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unbecoming

un·be·com·ing

unbecoming

 
pronunciation:
uhn b kuh mIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not attractive or suitable on a particular person, as apparel.
It's a nice dress but it's unbecoming on me.That style is unbecoming to your figure.
synonyms:
unattractive, unsuitable
antonyms:
becoming, seemly
similar words:
homely, inappropriate, infelicitous, ugly, unappealing, unhappy, unsightly, wrong
definition 2: improper or unseemly, as a person's behavior.
synonyms:
improper, inappropriate, inapt, indecorous, malapropos, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward
antonyms:
appropriate, becoming, befitting, seemly
similar words:
impolite, indecent, infelicitous, out of place, tasteless, undesirable, unfit, ungentlemanly, unhappy, unladylike
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derivations: unbecomingly (adv.), unbecomingness (n.)