unbecoming

Inappropriate for one

Unbecoming describes behavior or appearance that is inappropriate or unflattering.

Conduct unbecoming suggests actions beneath the dignity expected of someone's position: conduct unbecoming an officer.

A dress or hairstyle may be unbecoming if it doesn't suit the wearer.

The word carries a note of formal disapproval.

improper

inappropriate

Not suitable or fitting

unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
unfittingNot proper or appropriate
unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion

indecorous · indelicate · out of place · unbefitting · inapt · wrong · tasteless · offensive · disrespectful · impolite

unflattering

unattractive

Not pleasing aesthetically

unsightlyUnpleasant to look at
ungainlyLacking ease of movement
awkwardLacking grace or ease

frumpy · dowdy · unstylish · unfashionable · inelegant · graceless · unlovely · uncomely · unpresentable · ill-fitting

disgraceful

shameful

Causing or meriting disgrace

dishonorableLacking integrity or ethics
scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
reprehensibleDeserving condemnation

deplorable · ignominious · discreditable · disreputable · infamous · contemptible · despicable · ignoble · degrading · disgraceful

vulgar

crass

Crudely lacking refinement

uncouthLacking good manners
coarseRough in texture
crudeUnpolished, raw state

gross · tactless · boorish · loutish · uncivilized · unrefined · indecent · obscene · lewd · ribald

Opposites

social propriety/conduct

unbecomingbecoming

Attractive or appropriate

proper · appropriate · seemly · fitting · befitting

physical appearance/flattery

unbecomingflattering

Excessively praising, often insincerely

becoming · attractive · fetching · complimentary · enhancing

Phrases

conduct unbecomingActions unworthy of role

Family

unbecomingly, unbecomingness

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G