adjective
- not appropriate or suitable for someone’s position, character, or circumstances; improper or unseemly
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- Such crude language is misbecoming of a diplomat.
- The senator’s angry outburst was misbecoming to his office.
- Her casual attire seemed misbecoming for the formal ceremony.
- The judge found the lawyer’s behavior misbecoming to the profession.
- It would be misbecoming of me to gossip about my colleagues.
- His arrogant attitude was misbecoming of someone seeking help.