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unbecoming

[ uhn-bi-kuhm-ing ]

adjective

  1. detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly:

    an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.

    Synonyms: , ,

unbecoming

/ ˌʌԲɪˈʌɪŋ /

adjective

  1. unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive

    an unbecoming hat

  2. whenpostpositive, usually foll by of or an object not proper or seemly (for)

    manners unbecoming a lady

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Derived Forms

  • ˌܲԲˈdzԲ, adverb
  • ˌܲԲˈdzԲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲb·dziԲ· adverb
  • ܲb·dziԲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unbecoming1

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- 1 + becoming
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