unbecoming
unbecoming · more unbecoming · most unbecoming
wenig schmeichelhaft, unschmeichelhaft, unschön, unangebracht
Not flattering, attractive or appropriateNot flattering, attractive or appropriate.
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesNot flattering, attractive or appropriate.
She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.
wenig schmeichelhaft, unschmeichelhaft, unschön
Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
ungebührlich, ungehörig
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 2
not attractive:
not in keeping with expected standards:
Origin
From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecomeFrom un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing
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Forms
more unbecoming, most unbecoming| Comparative | more unbecoming Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most unbecoming Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society:indecentindecorousuncomelyunseemlyuntoward
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form