unbecoming

Definitions

Not flattering or attractive in appearance.

Not appropriate or fitting for a particular person or situation.

Examples

It is unbecoming for a person in your position to behave so rudely in public.

The politician's outburst was considered highly unbecoming of his office.

She felt that the bright neon colors were quite unbecoming for such a formal occasion.

Synonyms

inappropriate unsuitable improper indecorous unseemly unbefitting tasteless

Antonyms

becoming appropriate suitable proper decorous seemly befitting