BEHOOVING Antonyms

• involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness

• without careful prior deliberation or counsel

• not suitable or right or appropriate

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

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not prudent or wise; not recommended

• not advisable

• not suitable for a particular occasion etc

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

• not befitting

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

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

• in an incorrect manner

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

• To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

• To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.

• To violate or rape.