Unbecoming
(adjective)
Not suitable or appropriate; not becoming.
Origin:
From the word become meaning "to be suitable or appropriate" and the prefix un- meaning "not".
Examples:
- His behavior was unbecoming of a gentleman.
- Her attire was unbecoming for a formal occasion.
- The unbecoming language was not accepted in the office.
- The unbecoming behavior was not tolerated in the school.
- His attitude was unbecoming of a leader.