adj, adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.

   "My grandmother thought it was ungentlemanly of my boyfriend to suggest that we split the bill for dinner."

Adjective

1. 1
   not befitting a gentleman wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   In a manner not befitting a gentleman.

Synonyms

All synonyms

impoliteboorishbroadcaddishcoarsecrude

Example

More examples

"My grandmother thought it was ungentlemanly of my boyfriend to suggest that we split the bill for dinner."

Etymology

From un- + gentlemanly.

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