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unbecoming

/ˌʌn.bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˌʌn.bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/

Describes behavior or appearance that is not suitable or appropriate for a particular person or situation.

ruОписывает поведение или внешний вид, которые не подходят или не соответствуют конкретному человеку или ситуации.esDescribe un comportamiento o apariencia que no es apropiado o no corresponde a una persona o situación particular, resultando inadecuado o indecoroso.frDécrit un comportement ou une apparence qui ne convient pas ou ne correspond pas à une personne ou à une situation donnée.deBeschreibt Verhalten oder Aussehen, das für eine bestimmte Person oder Situation unpassend oder unangemessen ist; auch im Sinne von unschicklich oder ungehörig.ptDescreve comportamento ou aparência que não são apropriados, adequados ou condizentes com uma pessoa ou situação específica.zh形容行为或外表不合适、不相称,尤其指不符合某人的身份、场合或社会规范;也可指不体面、不得体的。arيصف سلوكًا أو مظهرًا غير لائق أو غير مناسب لشخص أو موقف معين. يشمل ما لا يتوافق مع الأعراف أو الذوق أو المكانة.

  1. Improper or inappropriate B2 formal

    Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.

    • His rude behavior was unbecoming of a gentleman.
    • She considered his loud laughter unbecoming at the formal dinner.
    • It is unbecoming to speak ill of others in public.

    ruНеподобающийesImpropio o inapropiadofrinconvenant, déplacédeUnschicklichptImprópriozh不合适的arغير لائق

    Sinónimos: improperinappropriateindecorousindelicateout of placeunfittingungentlemanlyunladylikeunseemlyunsuitable

    Antónimos: appropriatefittingproperseemlysuitable

  2. Not flattering or attractive B2 formal

    Not suitable or attractive in appearance; not enhancing one's looks.

    • That dress is quite unbecoming on her.
    • He wore an unbecoming shade of green that clashed with his complexion.
    • The hairstyle was unbecoming and made her look older.

    ruНеидущий к лицуesque sienta mal, poco favorecedorfrPeu seyant, peu flatteurdeUnvorteilhaftptPouco lisonjeirozh不合适的arغير لائق بالمظهر

    Sinónimos: homelyill-fittingplainuglyunattractiveunflatteringunsightly

    Antónimos: attractiveflattering

  • more unbecoming comparative form
  • most unbecoming superlative form