Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unbefitting

adjective
/ˌʌn.bəˈfɪt.ɪŋ/
Definition
not proper or appropriate; unsuitable.
Examples
  • His unbefitting attire made him stand out in the formal gathering.
  • Using that kind of language in a professional setting is unbefitting of your status.
Meaning
The term ‘unbefitting’ describes something that does not match the standards of suitability or appropriateness in a given context.
Synonyms
  • inappropriate
  • unsuitable
  • improper
  • unseemly
  • indecorous