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Unbecoming vs Degrading - What's the difference?

unbecoming | degrading | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between unbecoming and degrading

is that unbecoming is not flattering, attractive or appropriate while degrading is that degrades.

As a verb degrading is

present participle of lang=en.

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

    degrading

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • that degrades