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UNBEFITTING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word unbefitting. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word unbefitting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNBEFITTING

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improper
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not suitable or right or appropriate

adjective satellite

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

inappropriate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not suitable for a particular occasion etc

adjective satellite

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

incongruous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

indecorous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct

adjective satellite

• not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

indelicate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct

adjective satellite

• in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent

• verging on the indecent

tasteless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking flavor

• lacking aesthetic or social taste

unfitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

ungentlemanly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not befitting a gentleman

unladylike
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking the behavior or manner or style considered proper for a lady

unseemly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

unsuitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

• not capable of being applied

• not conducive to good moral development

• not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

Best Hypernyms For UNBEFITTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unbefitting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
improper inappropriate incongruous unbecoming unfitting unseemly unsuitable untoward

Alternatives for IMPROPER

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