unbecoming

Meanings

• adjective

  Not fitting or becoming; shameful or disgraceful.

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Antonyms

becoming , befitting , suiting

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Synonyms

improper , indecent , indecorous , unfit , unsuitable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unbecoming
becoming , deaning , meeting

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Variants

List of all variants of unbecoming that leads to same result
unbecoming , unbecomingly , unbecomingness , unbecomingnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French unbeen, unbecoming, from un- 'un-' + been 'become'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unbecoming' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. The opposite of 'unbecoming' is 'becoming'.

3. In literature, the term 'unbecoming' is often used to describe a character's actions or behavior that is out of place or inappropriate.

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Related Concepts

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1. becoming: The opposite of 'unbecoming'. Becoming refers to something that is fitting, proper, or suitable.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unbecoming' is often used to describe a person's actions or behavior that is not in keeping with their position, age, or social status. For example, a young girl behaving in an unbecoming manner might act in a way that is disrespectful or immodest.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'unbecoming' means 'not becoming'.

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