unbecoming

• 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。

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.

   不合适的

   • 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.

   同义词improperinappropriateindecorousindelicateout of placeunfittingungentlemanlyunladylikeunseemlyunsuitable

   反义词appropriatefittingproperseemlysuitable

2. Not flattering or attractiveB2formal

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

   不合适的

   • 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.

   同义词homelyill-fittingplainuglyunattractiveunflatteringunsightly

   反义词attractiveflattering