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Definition of unbecoming adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unbecoming

adjective
 
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
 
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
(formal)
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  1. not suiting a particular person synonym unflattering
    • She was wearing an unbecoming shade of purple.
  2. unbecoming (to/of somebody) not appropriate or acceptable synonym inappropriate
    • He was accused of conduct unbecoming to an officer.
  3. opposite becoming
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