What does ungentlemanly mean?
Ungentlemanly means Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent..
Ungentlemanly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent..
Definitions by Sense
- Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.
- In a manner not befitting a gentleman.
Example Sentences
My grandmother thought it was ungentlemanly of my boyfriend to suggest that we split the bill for dinner.
Synonyms for ungentlemanly
Antonyms for ungentlemanly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ungentlemanly
- most ungentlemanly
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ungentlemanly?
Common synonyms include unrefined, ungentlemanlike.
What is the opposite of ungentlemanly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ungentlemanly in a sentence?
My grandmother thought it was ungentlemanly of my boyfriend to suggest that we split the bill for dinner.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.