Definition of UNBECOMING

unbecoming

Meanings

Plural: unbecomings

Adjective Satellite

  • not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
    • "language unbecoming to a lady"

Adj

  • Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
  • Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.

Verb

  • present participle and gerund of unbecome

Noun

  • The process by which something unbecomes.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing

Scrabble Score: 17

unbecoming is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
unbecoming is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unbecoming is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

unbecoming is a valid Words With Friends word