unmannered

un·man·nered

adj \-ˈma-nərd\

Definition of UNMANNERED

1

: marked by a lack of good manners : rude

2

: characterized by an absence of artificiality : unaffected

— un·man·nered·ly adverb

Examples of UNMANNERED

1. <we will never again invite such unmannered guests>

First Known Use of UNMANNERED

1594

Related to UNMANNERED

Synonyms: discourteous, disrespectful, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impertinent, inconsiderate, rude, thoughtless, uncalled-for, uncivil, ungracious, unhandsome, impolite, unmannerly

Antonyms: civil, considerate, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite, thoughtful, well-bred

Related Words: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassy, brazen, cheeky, fresh, impudent, insolent, lippy, sassy, saucy, shameless; boorish, caddish, churlish, clownish, loutish, uncouth, vulgar; abrupt, blunt, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, gruff, sharp, snippety, snippy; antisocial, crabbed, cross, disagreeable, grumpy, sullen, surly; improper, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, unseemly; arrogant, bumptious, conceited, haughty, high-handed, imperious, peremptory, pompous, presumptuous, pretentious, supercilious, superior

Near Antonyms: humble, meek, modest, unassertive; deferential, dutiful, respectful, submissive, yielding; acceptable, appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, good, meet, proper, respectable, right, seemly, suitable; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, sociable; felicitous, graceful; chivalrous, courtly, gallant; ceremonious; elegant, refined

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