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un·be·com·ing
 unbecoming
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
b
kuh
mIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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
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| 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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| related words: |
indecent |
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| derivations: |
unbecomingly (adv.), unbecomingness (n.) |
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