unbecoming

Definition

  • adjective: not attractive
  • adjective: not becoming
  • often + 'of' or 'to'

Examples

  • conduct 'unbecoming' an officer [=conduct/behavior that is not appropriate for an officer]

  • behavior 'unbecoming of/to' a public official

  • That color is very 'unbecoming' on her.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where's Jack? Probably stuck in some checkpoint, somewhere. You two hooked up yet? Hello, I work with him. I'm not that girl that fucks. It's unbecoming. So, a little fooling around wouldn't hurt you. Hmph... - So, no boyfriend? - Mm-mm. (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty