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unbecoming
verb
noun
adjective
To misbecome.
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/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
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verb
To misbecome.
noun
The process by which something unbecomes.
adjective
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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She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.
He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
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