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unmannerly

/ʌnˈmæn.ɚ.li/
un · man · ner · ly
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• adjective

1

Having or showing bad manners; rude, impolite, or lacking social grace.

Example

"The host remained calm despite the guest's unmannerly interruption during the toast."

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• adverb

1

In a rude, impolite, or discourteous manner.

Example

"He behaved unmannerly toward the waitstaff throughout the entire evening."

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• Rhymes for unmannerly

• Nearby Words

unmanliness
unmanly
unmanned
unmannerly
unmapped
unmarked
unmarketable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English (around the 14th century) from the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'mannerly', which derives from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'maniere' (way of acting or handling), ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*manuaria' (from Latin 'manus', meaning 'hand').

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