as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer
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Recent Examples of unbecoming
While being a glory hog is unbecoming, business leaders need to communicate their AI plans, processes and goals to increase trust—in their leadership and plans—and ensure adoption at scale within their organization.
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Daniel Ramsey, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Cumulatively, these allegations constitute conduct unbecoming of an officer — a removable offense.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
This behavior is utterly unbecoming of a citizen, let alone a member of Congress.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 14 May 2025
When caterpillars retreat to their cocoons, part of the process of transformation can be aesthetically unbecoming and grotesque.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbecoming
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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
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That Arthur, as the eldest, will inherit the brewery seems a bit inappropriate.—
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While Jefferson’s efforts were hindered by Virginia’s challenging climate, pests, and unsuitable vines, his vision laid the foundation for future winemakers.—
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Rivers—or more specifically the floodplains and forests that flank rivers—are among the most important migratory corridors that allow jaguars to move through unsuitable land cover (such as agriculture) to reach core habitat areas.—
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Schiff vehemently denies anything improper.—
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Cramming Proposition 50 on the November special election ballot is an improper use of public funds.—
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The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.—
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The employee later said Buttgereit had the right to dispute the bill but gave her an incorrect deadline.—
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Too many projects still aim at the wrong problem from day one.—
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Gap Tie-front Woven Maxi Dress A white cotton dress will never steer you wrong.—
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And every year, a vast quantity is thrown away as unfit to eat.—
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Lee would sometimes visit Anderson at the Highland Chateau health and rehabilitation center in Highland Park, where she had been relocated with some objection after her Surrey Avenue property was deemed unfit for human habitation.—
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Roseanne Barr is unhappy that Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air.—
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There is a form of right-of-center liberalism that is content with status hierarchies, that is very unhappy with anything that makes people feel reprimanded.—
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“Unbecoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbecoming. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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