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From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
unbecoming
Today it means: Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. Full definition →
Today it means: Not flattering, attractive or appropriate. Full definition →
From un- + becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”). Equal to unbecome + -ing
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.