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unmannerly

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adverb un·man·ner·ly \ˌən-ˈma-nər-lē\

Definition of unmannerly

  1. :  in an unmannerly fashion

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First Known Use of unmannerly

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unmannerly

adjective un·man·ner·ly

Definition of unmannerly

  1. :  not mannerly :  discourteous

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Examples of unmannerly in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of unmannerly

15th century

unmannerly Synonyms

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

UNMANNERLY Defined for Kids

unmannerly

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adjective un·man·ner·ly \ˌən-ˈma-nər-lē\

Definition of unmannerly for Students

  1. :  not having or showing good manners

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