ungentlemanly

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ gentlemanly.

Adjective

ungentlemanly (comparative more ungentlemanly, superlative most ungentlemanly)

  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.

Translations

Adverb

ungentlemanly (comparative more ungentlemanly, superlative most ungentlemanly)

  1. In a manner not befitting a gentleman.

See also

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