Word · Frequency #33136
unbecoming
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
adjective
不适合的，不合体的，不相配的
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
- 1.
Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
不讨好的；不吸引人的；不得体的。
- 2.
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
不符合文明社会公认的正派标准
- 3.
Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
与自身地位应有标准不符的；有失身份的；不得体的。
不讨好的；不吸引人的；不得体的。；不符合文明社会公认的正派标准；与自身地位应有标准不符的；有失身份的；不得体的。；不适合的；不合体的
In use
Her loud laughter at the solemn ceremony was considered unbecoming.
It is unbecoming for a manager to lose temper in front of the team.
The dress, though beautiful, was unbecoming for a job interview.
language unbecoming to a lady
unbecoming of someone
Such rude behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman.
如此粗鲁的行为不符合绅士的身份。
unbecoming to/for someone/something
The dress is unbecoming to her figure.
这条裙子不适合她的身材。
it is unbecoming to do something
Connections
Synonyms
- improper
- 不适当的，不得体的 · 比 unbecoming 更常用，强调违反规范或礼节
- inappropriate
- 不合适的，不恰当的 · 通用性更强，不限于社会礼仪，也用于不合场合
- unseemly
- 不体面的，不合时宜的 · 与 unbecoming 语义最接近，侧重违反体统
- indecorous
- 不合礼节的，失礼的 · 较正式，专指违反礼节
Confusing words
- unsuitable
- 不合适的，不相配的 · unsuitable 更强调不适用或不相配，常指具体场合或用途；unbecoming 则更强调不符合公认的得体标准，尤指举止或着装。
- improper
- 不恰当的，不正确的 · improper 侧重违反规则或道德规范；unbecoming 侧重品位或得体性。
Learner notes
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