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ungentlemanly Antonyms
Opposite of ungentlemanly
Pinning down the opposite of ungentlemanly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not fitting or characteristic of a gentleman; lacking courtesy, honor, chivalry, or good manners.
Usage Example
"The referee penalized the player for his gentlemanly conduct toward the opposing captain."
Strongest
gentlemanly
chivalrous
courteous
Strong
gallant
honorable
polite
well-mannered
Similar words to ungentlemanly
Words similar to ungentlemanly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
unchivalrous
boorish
discourteous
caddish
ill-mannered
impolite
unsportsmanlike
rude
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ungentlemanly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ungentlemanly