verb
- to be unsuitable or inappropriate for someone
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- Such crude behavior would misbecome a gentleman of his standing.
- The harsh words misbecome one who claims to be compassionate.
- It would misbecome me to speak ill of my former employer.
- Such vanity does misbecome a person of her wisdom.
- The boastful manner misbecomes someone seeking forgiveness.
- Petty jealousy misbecomes a leader of such reputation.