indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners.
indecorous behavior
improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method.
improper use of campaign contributions
unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste.
remarried with unseemly haste
unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status.
conduct unbecoming to an officer
indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling.
indelicate expressions for bodily functions
Example Sentences
That color is very unbecoming on her. boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer
Recent Examples on the WebOtto says they were engaged in behaviors unbecoming of a maiden. Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 Critics pounced, with opposition members of parliament calling her behavior irresponsible and unbecoming of a prime minister. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The manager tried again on grounds of unbecoming conduct, citing Suwannee County court records that show Howard admitted in court to threatening to kill his brother. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 Supporters boast Marin's frequent partying with celebrities brings youth and a sense of cool to the office, while detractors claim the public exposure and lack of professionalism is unbecoming for a world leader.Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 That’s just cowardice, which is unbecoming of the L.A. County sheriff.Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Peralta's final line was unbecoming: three innings pitched, six hits, five runs (all earned) and a walk with two strikeouts. Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2022 This pattern of intentional deceit is totally unbecoming for a public servant. The Editors, National Review, 18 Jan. 2022 Fisher has snapped a handful of unbecoming streaks in his four seasons at A&M. Winning at LSU is not one of them. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021 See More