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Disreputable vs Unbecoming - What's the difference?

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Disreputable is a related term of unbecoming.


As adjectives the difference between disreputable and unbecoming

is that disreputable is not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable while unbecoming is not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

As a noun disreputable

is a person who is not reputable.

disreputable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who is not reputable.

    • 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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