adjective
- not appropriate or suitable for a particular person, situation, or occasion
Usage: formal
Examples
- His casual attire was unbefitting for such a formal ceremony.
- The senator’s rude behavior was unbefitting of his office.
- She found his jokes unbefitting for a professional meeting.
- The loud music was unbefitting the solemn occasion.
- Such language is unbefitting a person of your education.
- The shabby decorations were unbefitting such an elegant venue.