unbecoming
Americanadjective
adjective
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unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive
an unbecoming hat
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not proper or seemly (for)
manners unbecoming a lady
Related Words
See improper.
Other Word Forms
- unbecomingly adverb
- unbecomingness noun
Etymology
Origin of unbecoming
Example Sentences
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The secretary issued a “letter of censure” against Sen. Kelly “for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline in the armed forces and conduct unbecoming an officer.”
The sources familiar with the Perez photo case said the officer was accused of “conduct unbecoming,” widely considered a catchall category for inappropriate behavior under department regulations.
From Los Angeles Times
Singh defended himself during the debate, saying that his "conscience remains clear" and disagreed with the debate's resolution that his behaviour was "dishonourable and unbecoming".
From BBC
“It’s unbecoming of the office in which you represent.”
From Los Angeles Times
Rather than being reported to the police the incident was recorded as "inappropriate behaviour unbecoming of a warrant officer".
From BBC
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