unbecomingly
In poor taste
In a manner that is inappropriate, unseemly, or unflattering.
The word applies to behavior that violates standards of propriety or to appearance that doesn't suit someone well: She spoke unbecomingly of her colleagues, The dress hung unbecomingly on her frame.
The adverb is formal and somewhat old-fashioned.
In an improper manner
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- inappropriatelyIn an unsuitable manner
- immodestlyWith undue pride
- scandalouslyIn a disgraceful manner
shamefully · dishonorably · offensively · disrespectfully · tastelessly · indelicately · improperly · unsuitably
In a clumsy manner
- clumsilyIn an uncoordinated manner
- inelegantlyWithout refinement or polish
- gracelesslyWithout elegance or poise
- ungracefullyWithout smoothness or elegance
gawkily · stiffly · lumberingly · maladroitly · oafishly · woodenly · heavily · uncouthly
In an ugly manner
- hideouslyIn a repugnant way
- grotesquelyIn disturbingly unnatural way
- dowdilyIn unflattering attire
- frumpilyIn an unstylish way
tackily · gaudily · garishly · unfashionably · homely · plainly · unappealingly
indecently
In an improper manner
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- inappropriatelyIn an unsuitable manner
- immodestlyWith undue pride
scandalously · shamefully · dishonorably · offensively · disrespectfully · tastelessly · indelicately · improperly · unsuitably · indecorously
awkwardly
In a clumsy manner
- clumsilyIn an uncoordinated manner
- inelegantlyWithout refinement or polish
- gracelesslyWithout elegance or poise
ungracefully · gawkily · stiffly · lumberingly · maladroitly · oafishly · woodenly · heavily · uncouthly · gauchely
unattractively
In an ugly manner
- hideouslyIn a repugnant way
- grotesquelyIn disturbingly unnatural way
- dowdilyIn unflattering attire
frumpily · tackily · gaudily · garishly · unfashionably · homely · plainly · unappealingly
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In a flattering manner
fittingly · appropriately · properly · decorously · suitably
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In a flattering manner
flatteringly · attractively · elegantly · gracefully · handsomely
- conduct unbecomingActions unworthy of role