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