The Opposite(Antonym) of “unbecoming”
The antonym of unbecoming is appropriate, suitable, and becoming. The antonyms appropriate, suitable, and becoming convey a positive or fitting quality. It implies that something is suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
Explore all Antonyms of “unbecoming”
Definitions and Examples of appropriate, suitable, becoming
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, or circumstance.
Example
It is not appropriate to wear shorts and flip-flops to a job interview.
Fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
Example
This dress is suitable for a formal event.
Attractive or appropriate for a particular person or thing.
Example
The new haircut is very becoming on her.
Key Differences: appropriate vs suitable vs becoming
- 1Appropriate suggests that something is suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, or circumstance.
- 2Suitable denotes that something is fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
- 3Becoming describes something that is attractive or appropriate for a particular person or thing.
Effective Usage of appropriate, suitable, becoming
- 1Professional Communication: Use appropriate and suitable in professional settings to convey professionalism and respect.
- 2Fashion and Style: Use becoming to describe clothing or accessories that flatter someone's appearance.
- 3Social Etiquette: Use these antonyms to describe behavior that is fitting or appropriate in social situations.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Appropriate and suitable suggest that something is fitting for a particular purpose or situation, while becoming describes something that is attractive or appropriate for a particular person or thing. Use these words in professional communication, fashion and style, and social etiquette to convey the right message.
