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gentleman Antonyms

Opposite of gentleman

Because the opposite of gentleman shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety and consideration for others.

Usage Example

"He proved himself a true boor by offering his seat to the elderly passenger."

Strongest
boor
cad
bounder
churl
Strong
lout
scoundrel
blackguard
ruffian
brute
heel

• noun (Context 2)

A polite or formal term of reference or address for any man, often used in the plural when addressing an audience.

Usage Example

"The receptionist directed the lady in the waiting room to the third floor."

Strongest
lady
woman
Strong
dame
madam

• noun (Context 3)

A man of good family, breeding, or high social position, historically ranking below the nobility and entitled to bear a coat of arms, or having independent wealth that frees him from working for a living.

Usage Example

"In nineteenth-century novels, the protagonist often aspires to the status of a country commoner."

Strongest
commoner
plebeian
peasant
Strong
proletarian
rustic
serf

Similar words to gentleman

Words similar to gentleman shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

man
esquire
gent
squire
patrician
fellow
cavalier
aristocrat
See all synonyms of gentleman

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gentleman. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gentleman
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