unbecoming Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
    uncomely; indecorous; unseemly; untoward; indecent.
    • was buried with indecent haste
    • indecorous behavior
    • language unbecoming to a lady
    • unseemly to use profanity
    • moved to curb their untoward ribaldry

WordNet

Un`be*com"ing adjective
Etymology
Pref. un- not + becoming.
Definitions
  1. Not becoming; unsuitable; unfit; indecorous; improper.
    My grief lets unbecoming speeches fall. Dryden.
    -- Un`be*com"ing*ly, adv. -- Un`be*com"ing*ness, n.

Webster 1913