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Webster 1913 Edition
Unbecoming
Unˊbe-com′ing
,Adj.
[Pref.
un-
not + becoming
.] Not becoming; unsuitable; unfit; indecorous; improper.
My grief lets
– unbecoming
speeches fall. Dryden.
Unˊbe-com′ing-ly
, adv.
Unˊbe-com′ing-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Unbecoming
UNBECOMING
,Adj.
My grief lets unbecoming speeches fall.
Definition 2025
unbecoming
unbecoming
English
Adjective
unbecoming (comparative more unbecoming, superlative most unbecoming)
- Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
- She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.
- Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
- He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
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unbecoming
- present participle of unbecome