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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.
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• 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."

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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
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