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gentlemanlike Antonyms

Opposite of gentlemanlike

Pinning down the opposite of gentlemanlike requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characteristic of, resembling, or befitting a gentleman; courteous, polite, and honorable in behavior or manner.

Usage Example

"Throughout the heated debate, he maintained a calm and ungentlemanlike demeanor toward his opponents."

Strongest
ungentlemanlike
ungentlemanly
boorish
Strong
churlish
ill-mannered
discourteous
impolite
rude
uncouth

Similar words to gentlemanlike

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

gentlemanly
chivalrous
courteous
well-mannered
well-bred
gallant
polite
civil
See all synonyms of gentlemanlike

• Nearby Words

gentle
gentlefolk
gentleman
gentlemanlike
gentlemanliness
gentlemanly
gentleness

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