unmannerly

1 of 2

adverb

un·​man·​ner·​ly ˌən-ˈma-nər-lē How to pronounce unmannerly (audio)
: in an unmannerly fashion

unmannerly

2 of 2

adjective

: not mannerly : discourteous
unmannerliness noun

Examples of unmannerly in a Sentence

Adjective in an unmannerly disregard for anyone else's comfort, she turned up the heat without saying a word

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmannerly was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Unmannerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmannerly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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unmannerly

adjective
un·​man·​ner·​ly
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unmannerly adverb
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