Unbecoming
/ʌn·bɪˈkʌm·ɪŋ/
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- (adj.) Not appropriate or proper, especially in conduct or appearance, often violating legal or ethical standards for behavior.
The judge reprimanded the lawyer for his unbecoming remarks in court.
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Used to describe behavior or appearance that falls short of accepted legal or professional norms, often in disciplinary contexts.
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