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Unbecoming vs Ill-bred - What's the difference?

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Unbecoming is a related term of ill-bred.


As adjectives the difference between unbecoming and ill-bred

is that unbecoming is not flattering, attractive or appropriate while ill-bred is ill-mannered and unrefined because of a bad upbringing or education.

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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    ill-bred

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • ill-mannered and unrefined because of a bad upbringing or education
  • (of animals) of bad breed