Associations to the word «Unbecoming»
Noun
- Conduct
- Lesbian
- Extravagance
- Gentleman
- Banning
- Behaviour
- Modesty
- Dress
- Arrogance
- Bonnet
- Gay
- Disgrace
- Manner
- Gown
- Officer
- Dignity
- Obstruction
- Fragment
- Gravity
- Jealousy
- Bonaparte
- Lust
- Garment
- Costume
- Attendant
- Harrington
- Countenance
- Sentiment
- Habit
- Violation
- Motive
- Superiority
- Charge
- Behavior
- Cruelty
- Pride
- Neighbour
- Folly
- Clergy
- Temper
- Profession
- Sake
- Reflection
- Fashion
- Offence
- Contempt
- Tone
- Punishment
- Attitude
- Passion
- Majesty
- Forehead
Adjective
Wiktionary
UNBECOMING, adjective. Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
UNBECOMING, adjective. Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
UNBECOMING, verb. Present participle of unbecome
Dictionary definition
UNBECOMING, adjective. 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".
Wise words
The chief virtue that language can have is clearness, and
nothing detracts from it so much as the use of unfamiliar
words.