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unbecoming

[uhn-bi-kuhm-ing] / ˌʌn bɪˈkʌm ɪŋ /


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He notes that his grudge-holding is unbecoming of a man who’s pushing middle age before going on to attack his longtime producer Noah “40” Shebib.

From Salon ● May 21, 2026

“Being punitive in this environment is a scary thing, and unnecessary and unbecoming of a mayor who should be bringing people together.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

“It’s unbecoming of the office in which you represent.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025

Rather than being reported to the police the incident was recorded as "inappropriate behaviour unbecoming of a warrant officer".

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025

The action, sniffed the conservative Morning Herald, betrayed “an unbecoming and uncooperative spirit.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson


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