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ungentlemanly

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a manner not befitting a gentleman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

not befitting a gentleman

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ungentlemanlike

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + gentlemanly.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latvian: nepieklājīgs — not gentlemanly
  • Mansaka: banyaga — not gentlemanly
  • Manx: drogh-veysagh — not gentlemanly
  • Manx: neuellynagh — not gentlemanly
  • Manx: neuooasle — not gentlemanly
  • Polish: niedżentelmeński — not gentlemanly
  • Polish: nieszarmancki — not gentlemanly
  • Polish: niedżentelmeńsko — not gentlemanly
  • Polish: nieszarmancko — not gentlemanly