as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
an ill-mannered child who refuses to say "please" or "thank you"
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Recent Examples of ill-mannered
Nasty name-calling, ill-mannered insults, and menacing mudslinging have been a part of American politics for centuries.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
By Saturday, Abrams got word of the ill-mannered petition and spoke out on behalf of Jar.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025
Long-form coverage of the group tends to focus not on the group’s achievements or even on the actual logic of its messaging but on Newkirk herself, and specifically on the seeming disconnect between her well-mannered persona and her ideas, which drive PETA’s often ill-mannered protests.
—Jan Dutkiewicz, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Blame ill-mannered charger hogs who don’t respect EV etiquette.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
The film presents the France of the Revolution and the Empire as an unfortunate episode of a country in the hands of a people of bloodthirsty and ill-mannered scoundrels.
—Zenger News, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
King can be spoiled, delusional and ill-mannered, but his parents can also have made a misstep by attempting to publicly embarrass their son.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
By Saturday, Abrams got word of the ill-mannered petition and spoke out on behalf of Jar.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025
Long-form coverage of the group tends to focus not on the group’s achievements or even on the actual logic of its messaging but on Newkirk herself, and specifically on the seeming disconnect between her well-mannered persona and her ideas, which drive PETA’s often ill-mannered protests.
—Jan Dutkiewicz, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Blame ill-mannered charger hogs who don’t respect EV etiquette.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
The film presents the France of the Revolution and the Empire as an unfortunate episode of a country in the hands of a people of bloodthirsty and ill-mannered scoundrels.
—Zenger News, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
King can be spoiled, delusional and ill-mannered, but his parents can also have made a misstep by attempting to publicly embarrass their son.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-mannered
Adjective
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There is a profound difference between rude political commentary and language that normalizes violence against other human beings.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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In other words, leaving early isn't inherently rude.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The most recent incident quickly sparked backlash online, with many commenters criticizing the tourist’s behavior as disrespectful.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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And that’s a pretty thoughtless way to approach a conflict that’s already killed so many.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ill-mannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-mannered. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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