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Definition of ungentlemanly

ungentlemanly

/ʌnˈdʒɛn.təl.mən.li/
un · gen · tle · man · ly
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ungentlemanly Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not fitting or characteristic of a gentleman; lacking courtesy, honor, chivalry, or good manners.

Example

"The referee penalized the player for his ungentlemanly conduct toward the opposing captain."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite ending in '-ly', 'ungentlemanly' functions almost exclusively as an adjective; to express an adverbial sense, native speakers typically use the phrase 'in an ungentlemanly manner'.

• Rhymes for ungentlemanly

• Nearby Words

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ungifted

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ungentlemanly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ungentlemanly
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