unbefitting

[bih-fit-ing]

be·fit·ting

[bih-fit-ing]
adjective
suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.

Origin:
1555–65; befit + -ing2

be·fit·ting·ly, adverb
be·fit·ting·ness, noun
un·be·fit·ting, adjective
well-be·fit·ting, adjective


appropriate, fitting, apt, seemly.


unsuitable, inappropriate, unbecoming.

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Unbefitting is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
WordNet
unbefitting

adjective
not befitting; "behavior unbefitting a father" 
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