How Do You Spell MISBECOME?

Pronunciation: [mɪsbɪkˈʌm] (IPA)

Misbecome is a rarely used verb that means "to be unbecoming or unsuitable." Its spelling can be a bit confusing, as it is pronounced /ˌmɪs.bɪ.ˈkʌm/, with stress on the second syllable. The "mis-" prefix means "badly" or "incorrectly," while "become" is a verb meaning "to be appropriate or fitting." So, "misbecome" implies that something is not fitting properly or behaving in a negative way that is unbecoming.

MISBECOME Meaning and Definition

1. Misbecome is a verb that is used to describe an action or behavior that is inappropriate or unsuitable for a particular person or situation. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "mis," which denotes a negative or incorrect action, and the verb "become," which means to be fitting, suitable, or appropriate.

   When someone misbecomes, they do not conform to the expected standards of behavior or etiquette. This term is often used to express disapproval or disappointment in someone's actions, indicating that they have acted in a way that does not befit their position, character, or situation.

   For example, a child misbecomes when they throw a tantrum in public, as it is considered inappropriate and embarrassing. A professional misbecomes if they display unprofessional manners in the workplace, such as being rude to clients or colleagues. Similarly, a person misbecomes if they speak out of turn during a solemn event or fail to show proper respect to an authority figure.

   Misbecome can also be used to describe a person or thing that does not meet the expectations or purpose it was intended for. For instance, a business proposal misbecomes if it lacks substance or coherence, making it unconvincing or ineffective.

   Overall, the term "misbecome" is used to highlight actions, behaviors, or objects that are incongruous, improper, or inadequately aligned with expectations.

2. To suit ill; not to become.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISBECOME

• nisbecome
• kisbecome
• jisbecome
• musbecome
• mjsbecome
• mksbecome
• mosbecome
• m9sbecome
• m8sbecome
• miabecome
• mizbecome
• mixbecome
• midbecome
• miebecome
• miwbecome
• misvecome
• misnecome
• mishecome
• misgecome
• misbwcome

Etymology of MISBECOME

The word misbecome is derived from the Old English word misbecuman, which can be broken down into two parts. Mis means badly or wrongly, and becuman means to become or to befit. Therefore, misbecome essentially means to become in a bad or wrong manner or to befit poorly.

Conjugate verb Misbecome

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misbecome

you would have misbecome

he/she/it would have misbecome

we would have misbecome

they would have misbecome

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misbecoming

you would have been misbecoming

he/she/it would have been misbecoming

we would have been misbecoming

they would have been misbecoming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misbecome

you would misbecome

he/she/it would misbecome

we would misbecome

they would misbecome

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misbecoming

you would be misbecoming

he/she/it would be misbecoming

we would be misbecoming

they would be misbecoming

FUTURE

I will misbecome

you will misbecome

he/she/it will misbecome

we will misbecome

they will misbecome

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misbecoming

you will be misbecoming

he/she/it will be misbecoming

we will be misbecoming

they will be misbecoming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misbecome

you will have misbecome

he/she/it will have misbecome

we will have misbecome

they will have misbecome

I will have misbecomed

you will have misbecomed

he/she/it will have misbecomed

we will have misbecomed

they will have misbecomed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misbecoming

you will have been misbecoming

he/she/it will have been misbecoming

we will have been misbecoming

they will have been misbecoming

IMPERATIVE

you misbecome

we let´s misbecome

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misbecome

PAST

I misbecomed

you misbecomed

he/she/it misbecomed

we misbecomed

they misbecomed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misbecoming

you were misbecoming

he/she/it was misbecoming

we were misbecoming

they were misbecoming

PAST PARTICIPLE

misbecome

misbecomed

PAST PERFECT

I had misbecome

you had misbecome

he/she/it had misbecome

we had misbecome

they had misbecome

I had misbecomed

you had misbecomed

he/she/it had misbecomed

we had misbecomed

they had misbecomed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misbecoming

you had been misbecoming

he/she/it had been misbecoming

we had been misbecoming

they had been misbecoming

PRESENT

I misbecome

you misbecome

he/she/it misbecomes

we misbecome

they misbecome

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misbecoming

you are misbecoming

he/she/it is misbecoming

we are misbecoming

they are misbecoming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misbecoming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misbecome

you have misbecome

he/she/it has misbecome

we have misbecome

they have misbecome

I have misbecomed

you have misbecomed

he/she/it has misbecomed

we have misbecomed

they have misbecomed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misbecoming

you have been misbecoming

he/she/it has been misbecoming

we have been misbecoming

they have been misbecoming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misbecome

SIMPLE PAST

I misbecame

you misbecame

he/she/it misbecame

we misbecame

they misbecame