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gentlemanly Antonyms

Opposite of gentlemanly

Pinning down the opposite of gentlemanly 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 or befitting a gentleman; courteous, polite, and honorable.

Usage Example

"The two rivals maintained a ungentlemanly demeanor throughout the entire debate."

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

Similar words to gentlemanly

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

gentlemanlike
chivalrous
courteous
gallant
well-mannered
honorable
polite
courtly
See all synonyms of gentlemanly

• Nearby Words

gentleman
gentlemanlike
gentlemanliness
gentlemanly
gentleness
gentleperson
gently

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