unbeseem

/ˌʌnbɪˈsiːm/

Definitions

1. verb

to be inappropriate or unbecoming for someone or something; to be inconsistent with the dignity, character, or circumstances of

“Her actions unbeseemed her position as a leader.”

2. noun

the state of being unbefitting or unbecoming

“His behavior was a stark example of unbeseem.”

3. adjective

unbecoming or unbefitting

“She wore an unbeseem dress to the formal event.”

Synonyms

  • inapt
  • incongruous
  • unbecoming

Antonyms

  • becoming
  • befitting