Unbecoming — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ/ un·be·com·ing

Meaning & Definition of Unbecoming

Unbecoming (adjective)

  1. not becoming; especially, not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life

Unbecoming (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: 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 Unbecoming

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unbecoming:

amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unbecoming

Words with the opposite meaning of Unbecoming:

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable

Related Words for Unbecoming

inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche

Near Antonyms of Unbecoming

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

Word Forms of Unbecoming

Derived words: unbecomingly (adverb), unbecomingness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unbecoming

First known use: 1598

Frequently Asked Questions about Unbecoming

What does "Unbecoming" mean?

"Unbecoming" means not becoming; especially, not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life. As an adjective, it is defined as: not becoming; especially, not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition of life.

What is another word for "Unbecoming"?

Other words for "Unbecoming" include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous and incorrect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unbecoming" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unbecoming"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unbecoming". Common alternatives include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, indecorous and inept.

What is the opposite of "Unbecoming"?

Antonyms of "Unbecoming" include appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit and fitting. Near antonyms include fortunate, opportune, seasonable and timely.

How do you use "Unbecoming" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unbecoming" in a sentence: "boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer".

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

"Unbecoming" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unbecoming"?

"Unbecoming" is pronounced /ˌən-bi-ˈkə-miŋ/ and divided into syllables as un·be·com·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Unbecoming"?

First known use: 1598.