as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
we will never again invite such unmannered guests
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Recent Examples of unmannered
In the standards and not-so-standards alike, Joy established not only her musical acumen — delivered with a warm, capacious vocal instrument, breathtaking technique, and unmannered charm — but also a singular point of view, informed by tradition but not bound by it.
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Jon Garelick, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022
The entire cast, including and especially the younger members are warm and likable, with Williams delivering a refreshingly unmannered turn and Cheadle doing his best to anchor us in the story.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Sep. 2021
Those practitioners, too, welcomed the untrained, unmannered body, even though they were extremely trained.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2020
In the fifties and early sixties, Mobley’s sound was velvety and enveloping but frank and unmannered; his warm energy, lyrical phrasing, wry wit, and melodic heartiness drew richly on the blues.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2020
Her performance is unforced, unmannered, tart but without edges — as clean and smoothly elegant as a minimal-fragrance bar of soap.
—Tom Gliatto, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2019
But Pollini remains a clear-eyed musical aristocrat, an unmannered visionary of the keys, as the Debussy portion of his concert made apparent.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
Jon Garelick, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022
The entire cast, including and especially the younger members are warm and likable, with Williams delivering a refreshingly unmannered turn and Cheadle doing his best to anchor us in the story.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Sep. 2021
Those practitioners, too, welcomed the untrained, unmannered body, even though they were extremely trained.
—New York Times, 22 Oct. 2020
In the fifties and early sixties, Mobley’s sound was velvety and enveloping but frank and unmannered; his warm energy, lyrical phrasing, wry wit, and melodic heartiness drew richly on the blues.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2020
Her performance is unforced, unmannered, tart but without edges — as clean and smoothly elegant as a minimal-fragrance bar of soap.
—Tom Gliatto, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2019
But Pollini remains a clear-eyed musical aristocrat, an unmannered visionary of the keys, as the Debussy portion of his concert made apparent.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmannered
Adjective
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People who are rude or unaware with receptionists can poison your culture, create unnecessary hierarchies, and drive your best people to leave.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her sister, 34, who's always rude to her, has a 6-year-old son.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Not having matches in a waterproof container was another thoughtless mistake.—
Bill Shaber,
Outdoor Life,
22 Oct. 2025
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Buying things is becoming as thoughtless as sending a text.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both mother and daughter say the district has been disrespectful toward them during the reporting process.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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To trash another girl is beyond disrespectful.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Unmannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmannered. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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