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Ungraceful vs Unbecoming - What's the difference?

ungraceful | unbecoming | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between ungraceful and unbecoming

is that ungraceful is not graceful; lacking grace while unbecoming is not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

ungraceful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (colloquial, nonstandard) Not graceful; lacking grace.
  • 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