Added 10 October 2026
unbecoming
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ adjective
In Latin: indecens Wiktionary
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Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.
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Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
verb
- present participle and gerund of unbecome
noun
- The process by which something unbecomes.
Origin
From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing
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