unbecoming

[Pref. un- (1), and English becoming.] 1. Not becoming, not suitable; improper, indecent, indecorous. "No thought of flight, None of retreat, no unbecoming deed That argued fear." Milton: P. L. , vi. 237. *2. Not becoming some person or thing. un-bě-com-ing-ly, adv . [English unbecoming : -ly.] In an unbecoming manner; unsuitably, improperly, indecently; as, He behaved himself un becomingly .