Proper
Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Usage example: the formal ball called for proper attire—tuxedos and full-length gowns only
Unbecoming
Unbecoming adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.
Usage example: boorish behavior that is unbecoming to an officer
Nearby Word: unbecomingly
Both words in one sentence
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In spite of the name, Made In Sin like to think of themselves as classy and are hurt by any accusations toward them that sound unbecoming of proper ladies.
Source: Lady of War
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Unbecoming and Proper. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unbecoming
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Unbecoming or Proper. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unbecoming.
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