as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer
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as in unfitness
the quality or state of not being socially proper
the unbecomingness of such behavior at a White House dinner should be painfully obvious
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Recent Examples of unbecoming
Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2022
This dog-run infighting is unbecoming in the presence of a dog that was once painted by Edgar Degas.
—Curbed, 20 July 2022
The sheriff’s internal review of the Floyd meme concluded that Ritchie engaged in unbecoming conduct, immoral conduct and discrimination.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
The Rutgers existence was unbecoming of an NBA franchise.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
But again and again, the Quatuor Diotima tore into music of unforced content with unbecoming fury.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2022
This dog-run infighting is unbecoming in the presence of a dog that was once painted by Edgar Degas.
—Curbed, 20 July 2022
The sheriff’s internal review of the Floyd meme concluded that Ritchie engaged in unbecoming conduct, immoral conduct and discrimination.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
The Rutgers existence was unbecoming of an NBA franchise.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbecoming
Adjective
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Originally a producer on the project, he was fired for cause after at least one incident of inappropriate behavior on Runner that included bullying and yelling at crew.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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But regulations that apply to traditional markets are unsuitable for digital native assets like crypto and digital assets.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The vacant land, which was largely unsuitable for agriculture, became an albatross over the next few decades.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also check into the warranty and the return policy since improper care can void the warranty.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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The restaurant was using improper procedures when using time as a public health control.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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April 21, 2025 Regardless of one’s position on the war in Ukraine, the president has shown a stunning disrespect for a world leader, an unprecedented bow to Russia’s leader, and a complete disregard for diplomacy.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
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The vice president accused Ukraine's leader of showing disrespect to the president and of insufficient gratitude to the U.S. for its help.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Common factors that contribute to misconfigurations include: • Human Error: Typing mistakes, syntax errors or incorrect command sequences.—
Alexander Britkin,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That is the correct decision for her and her game, but also the incorrect decision for all of us at home watching a television program.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Some would argue that picking a celebrity is the wrong way forward.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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In the 20th century, however, things started to go wrong.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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That figure comprises people found psychiatrically unfit for trial but are stuck on Rikers awaiting a bed in a state psychiatric facility.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2025
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Declared mentally unfit to stand trial, he was committed to the Mendota Mental Health Institute.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Kraft had strong leads among some voting groups polled, the poll showed, including Republicans, voters who disapprove of Boston’s sanctuary city status, those unhappy with Boston’s quality of life, and those prioritizing government spending/taxes.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Among those Americans unhappy with the cuts to the federal government, Musk has only a 6% approval rating, while 89% disapprove.—
Catherine Arnst,
Quartz,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Unbecoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbecoming. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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