Unbecomingly

Pronunciation: /ʌn.bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ.li/

Definitions of unbecomingly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how something is done

Example Sentences

A1 She behaved unbecomingly at the party.

A2 He spoke unbecomingly to his boss and was reprimanded.

B1 The politician acted unbecomingly during the debate.

B2 The actress was criticized for behaving unbecomingly in public.

C1 The CEO's unbecomingly lavish lifestyle was a topic of discussion among employees.

C2 The professor's unbecomingly harsh criticism of students was not well-received.

Examples of unbecomingly in a Sentence

formal She behaved unbecomingly at the formal dinner, causing quite a scandal.

informal He was dressed unbecomingly for the job interview, wearing ripped jeans and a t-shirt.

slang She acted unbecomingly at the party, getting into a fight with another guest.

figurative His words were unbecomingly harsh, leaving a lasting impact on the team morale.

Grammatical Forms of unbecomingly

• past tense: unbecominged
• plural: unbecomings
• comparative: more unbecoming
• superlative: most unbecoming
• present tense: unbecoming
• future tense: will unbecome
• perfect tense: has unbecome
• continuous tense: is unbecoming
• singular: unbecoming
• positive degree: unbecoming
• infinitive: to unbecome
• gerund: unbecoming
• participle: unbecoming

Origin and Evolution of unbecomingly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unbecomingly' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'becoming' meaning 'suitable or appropriate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unbecomingly' has retained its original meaning of not being suitable or appropriate, and is still used in modern English with the same connotation.