What is another word for unbecoming?

Pronunciation: [ʌnbɪkˈʌmɪŋ] (IPA)

Unbecoming describes something that is unsuitable, inappropriate, or unacceptable. There are numerous synonyms for unbecoming that can be used to express similar meanings, such as improper, unbefitting, indecent, disreputable, unsavory, unseemly, disgraceful, and unattractive. Other synonyms that can represent the term unbecoming include inappropriate, unprofessional, unfitting, unacceptable, unflattering, and dishonorable. To find the perfect match of what you want to express using the word "unbecoming", considering using a thesaurus to view the many synonyms available. Choose the suitable synonym that perfectly expresses your intended meaning.

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What are the opposite words for unbecoming?

The word "unbecoming" implies something that is not appropriate or unsuitable. Some antonyms for unbecoming are fitting, proper, suitable, becoming, and decorous. If a behaviour or action is fitting, it is appropriate and well-suited for the situation. Similarly, when something is proper, it conforms to what is socially acceptable or correct. Suitable means that it is the right or proper thing for a particular purpose or occasion. Becoming suggests that it is something that enhances one's appearance or reputation. Lastly, decorous refers to being in good taste or socially proper. All of these antonyms can be used to describe a person or behaviour that is the opposite of unbecoming.

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Usage examples for Unbecoming

You've raised a artificial soul and spirit in him, ma'am, unbecoming a person of his condition; as the board, Mrs. Sowerberry, who are practical philosophers, will tell you.
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
She paused, and wept some of the unbecoming tears that spring from real grief.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton
Such conduct is worse than unbecoming.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn

Famous quotes with Unbecoming

  • It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.
    Aristotle
  • Remember what is unbecoming to do is also unbecoming to speak of.
    Socrates
  • It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims.
    Aristotle
  • An overstrained sense of manliness is the characteristic of seafaring men. This often gives an appearance of want of feeling, and even of cruelty. From this, if a man comes within an ace of breaking his neck and escapes, it is made a joke of; and no notice must be taken of a bruise or cut; and expression of pity, or any show of attention, would look sisterly, and unbecoming a man who has to face the rough and tumble of such a life. From this cause, too, the sick are neglected at sea, and, whatever sailors may be ashore, a sick man finds little sympathy or attention, forward or aft. A man, too, can have nothing peculiar or sacred on board ship; for all the nicer feelings they take pride in disregarding, both in themselves and others. A "thin-skinned" man could hardly live on shipboard. One would be torn raw unless he had the hide of an ox.
    Richard Henry Dana
  • Old age hath yet his honor and his toil. Death closes all; but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with gods.
    Alfred

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