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Discreditable vs Unbecoming - What's the difference?

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Discreditable is a related term of unbecoming.


As adjectives the difference between discreditable and unbecoming

is that discreditable is able to be discredited while unbecoming is not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

discreditable

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Able to be discredited.
  • Low, mean, bringing discredit.

    • unbecoming

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
  • :She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.
  • Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
  • :He was accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

    • Synonyms

    * unsuitable * unfit * indecent * indecorous * improper

    Antonyms

    * becoming * befitting * suiting

    Related terms

    * unbecomingly * unbecomingness

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