Meaning & Definition of Unbecoming in English
English⟶
Unbecoming
/ənbɪkəmɪŋ/
adjective
1. Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
- "Was buried with indecent haste"
- "Indecorous behavior"
- "Language unbecoming to a lady"
- "Unseemly to use profanity"
- "Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
synonym:
- indecent,
- indecorous,
- unbecoming,
- uncomely,
- unseemly,
- untoward
Examples of using
Tom was discharged from the army for conduct unbecoming an officer.