Misbecoming — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˌmis-bi-ˈkəm/ mis·be·come

Meaning & Definition of Misbecoming

Misbecoming (verb)

  1. to be inappropriate or unbecoming to

Misbecoming (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mismatched

    similar: mismatched, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, bad, naughty, sinful, amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misbecoming

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misbecoming:

mismatched, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, bad, naughty, sinful, amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, blamable, blameworthy, censurable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misbecoming

Words with the opposite meaning of Misbecoming:

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable, fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible

Word Forms of Misbecoming

Inflections: misbecame, misbecome

Origin & Etymology of Misbecoming

First known use: 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Misbecoming

What does "Misbecoming" mean?

"Misbecoming" means to be inappropriate or unbecoming to. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to be inappropriate or unbecoming to.

What is another word for "Misbecoming"?

Other words for "Misbecoming" include mismatched, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, incompatible and inconsistent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misbecoming" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misbecoming"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misbecoming". Common alternatives include mismatched, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial and inopportune.

What is the opposite of "Misbecoming"?

Antonyms of "Misbecoming" include appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit and fitting.

Is "Misbecoming" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misbecoming" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Misbecoming"?

"Misbecoming" is pronounced /ˌmis-bi-ˈkəm/ and divided into syllables as mis·be·come.

What is the origin of the word "Misbecoming"?

First known use: 1530.

What is another word for "Misbecoming" meaning "as in mismatched"?

When "Misbecoming" (adjective) means as in mismatched, synonyms include mismatched, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative and irrelevant. Opposites in this sense include appropriate, becoming, befitting and correct.