ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ungentlemanly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ungentlemanly is an adjective meaning Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.

Meaning

Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.

More Meanings

  1. 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

Depending on context, synonyms include unrefined, ungentlemanlike.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ungentlemanlike, unrefined, rude, ungenteel, ungentle, unladylike.

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