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Synonyms for ungentlemanly


Grammar : Adj
Spell : jen-tl-muh n-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn tl mən li

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Définition of ungentlemanly

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from gentleman + -ly (1).
  • adj rude
Example sentences :
  • It would be most ungentlemanly to press the subject any further.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • This was not only an ungentlemanly, but also an ungodly act on Jupiters part.
  • Extract from : « The Comic Latin Grammar » by Percival Leigh
  • Ungentlemanly conduct in the House stinks in their nostrils.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • You are unwarrantably accusing me of a most ungentlemanly proceeding.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • You are right when you describe such conduct as ungentlemanly.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • How could he have been so harsh for such a trifle, and ungentlemanly too.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 » by Various
  • There was not a sign of ungentlemanly hurry in any part of it.
  • Extract from : « The Red Acorn » by John McElroy
  • The bow should never degenerate into a nod; this is both ungracious and ungentlemanly.
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • We agreed that sulking would be ridiculous, unmanly, ungentlemanly.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Shocking and ungentlemanly terms, and what is worse, actionable.
  • Extract from : « Bardell v. Pickwick » by Percy Fitzgerald

Antonyms for ungentlemanly

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