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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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
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There can be a change to the list if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on another would be inappropriate.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Both the city’s account and Mayor Quinton Lucas issued online apologies that night, agreeing that the post was inappropriate.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Any useless, toxic or otherwise unsuitable man can become a child’s legal father, without being subject to the thorough checks that these women must face.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Some insects are adapting to changing climates by moving to regions that might have previously been unsuitable.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 30-year-old woman from Naperville was arrested on two warrants and on charges of improper lane usage and criminal defacement of property at 2:27 a.m. May 25 in the 1500 block of Fairway Drive.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Zika is especially dangerous for pregnant women because it can be transmitted to the fetus, causing microcephaly (a smaller head), improper brain development, and cerebral palsy.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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No disrespect to Webb either, but the Dodgers-Giants rivalry demands that this dramatic pennant race not end without the teams facing each other.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Rarely are signs of disrespect and arrogance brushed aside — especially if that player doesn’t possess elite skills, which most NFL talent evaluators agree, young Sanders does not.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The senators are incorrect three times, and surely more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But here’s the twist: both might technically be incorrect.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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While much of the plot remains under lock and key, THR can reveal that one point revolves around the son of Stiller and Polo’s characters, who gets engaged to a ball-busting woman who seems all wrong for him.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Users in the comments widely agreed that the group of friends was overreacting, and the woman wasn't wrong.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The man, 41, was taken to the hospital once the flight landed, and he was later arrested on suspicion of being unfit for duty, per the statement.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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The trouble is, the president who insisted that Biden was unfit now encourages speculation about seeking a clearly unconstitutional third term.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Netflix In a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar, Ortega revealed that the massive success following 'Wednesday' actually left her unhappy.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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“Unbecoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbecoming. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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