UNBECOMING


Meaning of UNBECOMING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌnbɪkʌmɪŋ ]

1.

If you describe things such as clothes as unbecoming , you mean that they look unattractive. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

≠ becoming

ADJ

2.

If you describe a person’s behaviour or remarks as unbecoming , you mean that they are shocking and unsuitable for that person. ( FORMAL )

His conduct was totally unbecoming to an officer in the British armed services...

Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students.

ADJ : oft ADJ to/of n

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