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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Other complaints from the boys included rude police officers and strict rules.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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While Ward’s speed made for a rude welcoming, the most notable part of Cole’s day was his velocity.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What followed was a divide within the league as those siding with Kornet called the collaboration disrespectful to women and an overall bad look for a family-friendly league.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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The change in role led to frustration and friction with Phillies manager Rob Thomson (drinking a beer in the dugout after a benching was seen as disrespectful).—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Unmannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmannered. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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