Synonyms for unbecoming
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Unseemly
unseemly, improper, indecent, shameful, inappropriate, undignified, unsuitable, unfit, indelicate, awkward, untoward, indecorous, uncomely, inept
2. Tasteless
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.
- adj. 2
Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
Related words
- Word family
- unbecomingly
Example sentences
- improper It is improper to impose sanctions upon the union.
- shameful The love that I suffer from is a shameful disease.
- indecent Sorry, I can't tell you my name. It's too indecent.
- unseemly Asking for seconds would be unseemly.
- childish Don't be saying that childish shit at the age of 30.
- unworthy Boris deemed Melissa unworthy of such a responsibility.
By length
- 5 letters
- unfit2, inept2
- 7 letters
- awkward2, chintzy2
- 8 letters
- childish2, improper3, shameful2, indecent3, unworthy3, unseemly3, untoward3, uncomely
- 9 letters
- tasteless2
- 10 letters
- unsuitable4, indelicate4, indecorous, untasteful
- 11 letters
- undignified4
- 13 letters
- inappropriate5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unfit2 = 2 syllables).