Unladylike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unladylike is an adjective meaning Not ladylike; ill-mannered.
Meaning
Not ladylike; ill-mannered.
Example Sentences
Women enjoy being pursued, but men still don’t! They don’t want anything that seems too easy to win. If the woman takes the initiative—at least if she takes it conspicuously—the world will think her aggressive, and unladylike.
Word Forms
- unlady-like
- unladilike
Synonyms for unladylike
Depending on context, synonyms include unrefined.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrefined, snort, unlady-like, unmannerly, ungentlemanlike, unwomanlike.
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