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Meaning of "unbefitting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNBEFITTING

unbefitting  [ˌʌnbɪˈfɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNBEFITTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unbefitting is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNBEFITTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unbefitting in the English dictionary

The definition of unbefitting in the dictionary is not befitting to a person, not appropriate or suitable.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNBEFITTING


befitting
bɪˈfɪtɪŋ
buffeting
ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ
close-fitting
ˌkləʊsˈfɪtɪŋ
counterfeiting
ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪŋ
dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
exciting
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
fighting
ˈfaɪtɪŋ
fitting
ˈfɪtɪŋ
formfitting
ˈfɔːmˌfɪtɪŋ
ill-fitting
ˌɪlˈfɪtɪŋ
lighting
ˈlaɪtɪŋ
loose-fitting
ˌluːsˈfɪtɪŋ
marketing
ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
outfitting
ˈaʊtˌfɪtɪŋ
pipefitting
ˈpaɪpˌfɪtɪŋ
refitting
ˌriːˈfɪtɪŋ
tight-fitting
ˌtaɪtˈfɪtɪŋ
unfitting
ʌnˈfɪtɪŋ
unprofiting
ʌnˈprɒfɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNBEFITTING

unbeatably
unbeaten
unbeautiful
unbeautifully
unbeavered
unbecoming
unbecomingly
unbecomingness
unbedimmed
unbedinned
unbefriended
unbeget
unbegetting
unbegged
unbeginning
unbegot
unbegotten
unbeguile
unbegun
unbeholden

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNBEFITTING

accounting
admitting
batting
betting
chatting
committing
cutting
emitting
formatting
knitting
letting
permitting
plotting
putting
setting
sitting
spitting
splitting
spotting
submitting
transmitting

Synonyms and antonyms of unbefitting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unbefitting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNBEFITTING

Find out the translation of unbefitting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unbefitting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unbefitting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

unbefitting
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

unbefitting
570 millions of speakers

English

unbefitting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेजा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يليق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

идущую
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

unbefitting
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেমানান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

indigne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak sepatutnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

passt nicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

unbefitting
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

unbefitting
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unbefitting
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không xứng đáng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

unbefitting
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

न जुमानणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yakışık almayan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indegna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niewłaściwości
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

що йде
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unbefitting
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανάρμοστος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onvanpas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unbefitting
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unbefitting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unbefitting

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNBEFITTING»

The term «unbefitting» is normally little used and occupies the 117.445 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNBEFITTING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «unbefitting» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «unbefitting» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unbefitting

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNBEFITTING»

Discover the use of unbefitting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unbefitting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Unbefitting a Lady
As the Duke of Rothermere's youngest daughter, Phaedra Montague is expected to be the dutiful darling of elegant society.
Bronwyn Scott, 2013
2
Tomorrow River
From the national bestselling author of Whistling in the Dark.
Lesley Kagen, 2010
3
The Modern Age, 1789-1889
There is no conduct unbefitting a gentleman. There is always the temptation to drown it all in whiskey. The Scotch-Irish temper finds that a constant temptation, and many yielded to it. Benjamin Morgan Palmer, however, preached hope in a ...
Hughes Oliphant Old, 2007
4
Jacqueline of Holland: A Historical Tale
seneschal in most unbefitting attitudes of repose. He awoke them with considerable difficulty ; and finding no satisfaction in their drowsy confusion, he passed onwards to the bed-room, but found no Glocester there. His next visit was to the hall ...
Thomas Colley Grattan, 1831
5
Backing Hitler: Consent and Coercion in Nazi Germany
'The instances of unbefitting, defeatist, insurrectionary, and treasonous behaviour of German citizens, also of those in official positions, with regard to foreign workers and prisoners of war, gather daily to such an extent, that coping with their full ...
Robert Gellately, 2001
6
Lives of the Queens of England: From the Norman Conquest
The priest was simply enjoined to confine himself to his own diocese, and admonished by his majesty's command to be more temperate in the use of his tongue ;” but the person from whom he had heard the unbefitting words of the queen, ...
Agnes Strickland, 1893
7
Voluntary Servitude: Whites in the Negro Movement
His concern was not whether this observation was unbefitting a teacher, but whether it was unbefitting a White. Again, there is a need for guidelines and none are considered appropriate. The result is paralysis. His sudden preoccupation with ...
Charles J. Levy, 1968
8
Thomas Aquinas & John Duns Scotus: Natural Theology in the ...
(SCG 1.30.3, brackets mine) We impose names to refer to entities that are not wholly identical with their attributes. This poses a difficulty when we refer to God ideas that are bound up with defects unbefitting divine simplicity. Still, attributes ...
Alex Hall, 2007
9
Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and ...
Everything we did was watched and recorded, and if it was unbefitting an officer, it could hurt Dad's chance for promotion. That same thing was true in every house , in every service, on every base. When a teenager did something bad enough ...
Elizabeth Edwards, 2006
10
For A Better Tomorrow
It becomes very uncomfortable to deal with the people who are not honest, or use denial, react defensively or apply unbefitting. Self-worth is a valuable asset in any and all situations in life. Self-defeating thoughts affect our beliefs and our ...
Joginder Singh, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNBEFITTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unbefitting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
14 Golani troops abandon base on Syrian border
Several hours later, they returned to the base and were court-martialed by the battalion commander. This is a serious incident unbefitting what is expected of IDF ... «Israel Hayom, Jul 15»
2
There's a chilling similarity
... his arguments in support of the National Judicial Appointments Commission, were not only unbefitting of the post but reflected the downgrading of the office. «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Fitial to leave CNMI after masseuse-related corruption
"The defendant's acts demonstrated blatant arrogance, unbefitting of the highest office of government," the judge stated. Fitial's attorney said the former governor ... «Pacific Daily News, Jul 15»
4
The ultimate betrayal of the Singapore constitution – Tan Wah Piow
Is it the Government's duty to shoot down anything unbefitting to the memory of LKY because the dead man could no longer wield his libel law club to whack his ... «The Malaysian Insider, May 15»
5
Marilyn Mosby's response to conflict of interest charges is unbefitting
While the gaze of the media has moved on from Baltimore's unrest – at least to some degree – in recent weeks, the drama surrounding their State's Attorney is ... «Hot Air, May 15»
6
Patience Jonathan's plan to host First Ladies, plots to rig out Buhari's …
A statement by the group described as 'indecent' and 'unbefitting' the apparent desperation of Mrs Jonathan in rigging out the in-coming first lady, Aisha Buhari ... «DailyPost Nigeria, Apr 15»
7
Did Hillel board member inappropriately advise Stanford on …
Patel said the board's dismissal of the divestment request constitutes “a betrayal” of intellectual examination “and cowardice totally unbefitting to a university.”. «The Electronic Intifada, Apr 15»
8
The Comedians Review: A Show Unbefitting Its Title
At a glance, The Comedians—a new FX comedy starring Billy Crystal—almost looks like one of those 10/90 shows, just like Charlie Sheen's Anger Management ... «TV.com, Apr 15»
9
GEM Receives Hate from Hong Kong Media for Poor Attitude …
G.E.M. Tang is now hated in Hong Kong after giving a poor performance and showing unbefitting attitude toward the media. (Photo : Blogspot). Members of the ... «Yibada, Jan 15»
10
Customs chief's behaviour “unbefitting”, nepotism inquiry finds
Customs chief Antti Hartikainen was found to have behaved in an "unbefitting" way by a government-commissioned inquiry into nepotism claims. Image: Tulli. «YLE News, Jan 15»

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