different between unbecoming vs opprobrious

English

Etymology

From un- +? becoming. Compare Middle English unbicomelich (“unbecoming”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??nb??k?m??/

Adjective

unbecoming (comparative more unbecoming, superlative most unbecoming)

1. Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.

   She wore a rather unbecoming hairstyle.

2. 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

Translations

Verb

unbecoming

1. present participle of unbecome

Noun

unbecoming (plural unbecomings)

1. The process by which something unbecomes.

Further reading

• unbecoming in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• unbecoming in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• unbecoming at OneLook Dictionary Search

English

Etymology

From Old French oprobrieus, from Late Latin opprobri?sus

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??p???b?i?s/
• Hyphenation: op?pro?bri?ous

Adjective

opprobrious (comparative more opprobrious, superlative most opprobrious)

1. Of or relating to opprobrium or disgrace.
2. Tending to cause opprobrium.

References

• opprobrious in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• opprobrious in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.