unbecoming

• Décrit un comportement ou une apparence qui ne convient pas ou ne correspond pas à une personne ou à une situation donnée.

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

1. Improper or inappropriateB2formal

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

   inconvenant, déplacé

   • 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.

   Synonymesimproperinappropriateindecorousindelicateout of placeunfittingungentlemanlyunladylikeunseemlyunsuitable

   Antonymesappropriatefittingproperseemlysuitable

2. Not flattering or attractiveB2formal

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

   Peu seyant, peu flatteur

   • 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.

   Synonymeshomelyill-fittingplainuglyunattractiveunflatteringunsightly

   Antonymesattractiveflattering