misbecoming
Not fitting properly
Misbecoming means inappropriate or unsuitable, particularly in manner or appearance.
The word describes conduct or attire that doesn't suit someone's position or character: Such outbursts are misbecoming of a judge.
It carries a formal, somewhat old-fashioned tone, often appearing in contexts of propriety and decorum.
The opposite of becoming.
Inappropriate for the occasion
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- indecentOffensive to accepted standards
- tastelessHaving no flavor
- shamefulCausing or meriting disgrace
disgraceful · dishonorable · disreputable · scandalous · offensive · vulgar · crass · immoral
Not proper or appropriate
- ill-suitedNot appropriate for
- incongruousNot fitting together harmoniously
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- malaproposInappropriate to context
inapt · inexpedient · out-of-place · misplaced · ill-matched · unflattering · uncomplimentary · ill-fitting
Lacking grace or refinement
- gracelessLacking smoothness or charm
- ungracefulLacking elegance in movement
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
gauche · maladroit · unrefined · uncouth · unpolished · unsophisticated · tactless · indelicate
unseemly
Inappropriate for the occasion
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
- indecentOffensive to accepted standards
- tastelessHaving no flavor
shameful · disgraceful · dishonorable · disreputable · scandalous · offensive · vulgar · crass · immoral · unethical
unfitting
Not proper or appropriate
- ill-suitedNot appropriate for
- incongruousNot fitting together harmoniously
- inappropriateNot suitable or fitting
malapropos · inapt · inexpedient · out-of-place · misplaced · ill-matched · unflattering · uncomplimentary · ill-fitting · jarring
inelegant
Lacking grace or refinement
- gracelessLacking smoothness or charm
- ungracefulLacking elegance in movement
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
clumsy · gauche · maladroit · unrefined · uncouth · unpolished · unsophisticated · tactless · indelicate · artless
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Attractive or appropriate
proper · fitting · appropriate · suitable · seemly
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Attractive or appropriate
flattering · attractive · pretty · handsome · elegant
become, becoming, unbecoming, becomingly, unbecomingly, unbecomingness