unbecomingly

Examples

• All

• She was aware she had spoken unbecomingly and vehemently, afraid she had betrayed something in herself, as indeed she had.

  Fiction book (1993)

• The bridegroom was hollering that he would report the guides to the tour company for having endangered the group, and the bride sulked unbecomingly.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Julia felt unbecomingly relieved during the hours.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Marianne was laughing so hard, tears leaked unbecomingly from her eyes.

  Fiction book (1997)

• After they became disobedient to their master, that is the Creator, they experienced at once some stirring in their genitalia, which they understood as being against reason and the law of the soul, and which they had not known before. For that reason, they were ashamed of being naked, since they moved unbecomingly and their limbs were bare, for which reason they were afterwards called 'hidden limbs.'

  Academic text (1998)

• His behavior at the formal event was unbecomingly loud and disruptive.

• She criticized him unbecomingly, making everyone around her uncomfortable.

• The politician's unbecomingly rude comments shocked the audience.

Synonyms

I

improperly

vsunbecomingly

49 3.4

In a way that is wrong or not suitable for the situation

focuses specifically on lack of suitability or proper conduct

I

inappropriately

vsunbecomingly

45 4.5

In a way that is not right for the situation

is the broader term for behaviour judged improper or unsuitable

R

rudely

vsunbecomingly

25 1.3

In a way that is not polite and shows no respect

covers socially improper behaviour beyond blunt disrespect

C

contemptuously

vsunbecomingly

4 7.5

In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

focuses on general impropriety rather than strong contempt

U

unacceptably

vsunbecomingly

4 4.4

To a level that cannot be tolerated

describes improper behaviour without stressing how much it offends

I

incongruously

vsunbecomingly

3 7.9

In a way that seems out of place for the situation

emphasizes unsuitability in social rules rather than being merely out of place

I

inelegantly

vsunbecomingly

1 5.5

In a clumsy way that is not graceful

is about being improper or unsuitable rather than just ungainly

D

discourteously

vsunbecomingly

1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is broader, covering improper acts beyond simple impoliteness

U

ungraciously

vsunbecomingly

1 7.1

In a rude or unfriendly way

focuses on breach of propriety and proper conduct instead of charm

I

impolitely

vsunbecomingly

1 4.2

In a rude way that shows little respect for others

is about general unsuitability rather than direct disrespect

I

insolently

vsunbecomingly

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge

is about being improper in many ways, not just defiant tone

I

inconsiderately

vsunbecomingly

1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

is about being unsuitable or improper, not only thoughtless conduct

I

impertinently

vsunbecomingly

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge

is wider, applying to inappropriate behaviour not only cheeky remarks

I

indecorously

vsunbecomingly

• Formal

8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

is the general label for behaviour that is not proper or suitable

I

infelicitously

vsunbecomingly

• Formal

9.9

In an awkward or wrong way that causes trouble

is about impropriety rather than mere awkwardness or bad timing

O

objectionably

vsunbecomingly

7.7

In a way that many people find rude or offensive

refers more narrowly to being improper or lacking decorum

U

uncouthly

vsunbecomingly

8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

is more about violating rules of propriety than mere roughness

U

uncivilly

vsunbecomingly

7.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

is concerned with breach of decorum more than general rudeness

U

ungallantly

vsunbecomingly

9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

is the general sense of unsuitability, not a loss of gallantry

Antonyms

A

appropriately

120 3.5

In a suitable way for the situation

F

fittingly

9 3.9

In a way that is right for the situation

B

becomingly

• Archaic

1 6.6

In an attractive and suitable way, especially about dress or appearance

How Unbecoming

scandalously

• Literature

2 6.1

indecently

• NSFW

1 6.7

unbecomingly

• Formal

1 8.1

improperly

49 3.4

unsuitably

4.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology