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unbecomingly

un·be·com·ing
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-bi-kuhm-ing]
    • /ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ/
    • /ˌʌn.bɪˈk.ʌ.mɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-bi-kuhm-ing]
    • /ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ/

Definitions of unbecomingly word

  • adjective unbecomingly detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language. 1
  • adverb unbecomingly In an unbecoming manner. 0
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Origin of unbecomingly

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; un-1 + becoming

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Parts of speech for Unbecomingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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unbecomingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for unbecomingly

adverb unbecomingly

  • inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
All 2 Synonyms of unbecomingly

Antonyms for unbecomingly

adverb unbecomingly

Just one Antonym for unbecomingly

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