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unbecoming
[ uhn-bi-kuhm-ing ]
adjective
- detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly:
an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.
Synonyms: , ,
unbecoming
/ ˌʌԲɪˈʌɪŋ /
adjective
- unsuitable or inappropriate, esp through being unattractive
an unbecoming hat
- whenpostpositive, usually foll by of or an object not proper or seemly (for)
manners unbecoming a lady
Derived Forms
- ˌܲԲˈdzԲ, adverb
- ˌܲԲˈdzԲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲb·dziԲ· adverb
- ܲb·dziԲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unbecoming1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The inspector general concluded Finerty had violated the code of military justice, including “conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman” for his “inappropriate relationships” with all five women.
Instead, the only paper trail that exists of the incident is a minor sanction record- which simply cites "inappropriate behaviour unbecoming of a warrant officer".
It cited the Beit Lid Military Court as saying the soldier admitted to three counts of aggravated abuse and one count of unbecoming conduct as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
In a statement released days before the vote, she said his past behaviour, "demonstrates a lack of judgment that is unbecoming of someone who would lead our armed forces".
When they struggled, so did I. But mostly, when they made mistakes unbecoming of their role model image, I dutifully took it upon myself to defend them from criticism.
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