unbecoming behavior
/ʌnˌbɛkəmɪŋ ˈbɛhəvɪər/ · un.bec.oom.ing.be.hav.i.our
noun
- behavior that is not suitable or fitting for a particular situation or individual. Her unbecoming behavior at the formal dinner party embarrassed her family.
noun
- behavior that is not in line with the expectations or standards of a particular group or profession. The doctor's unbecoming behavior in the hospital was reported to the medical board.
Synonyms
unseemly behaviorunseemly conductunbecoming conductunseemly actionunseemly behaviorinappropriate behaviorunprofessional behavior
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'unbecoming behavior' has been used in literature to describe the actions of characters that are not fitting for their social status or circumstances. For example, in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice', the character of Mr. Darcy is criticized for his unbecoming behavior towards Elizabeth Bennet.