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unmannerly Synonyms
Another word for unmannerly
Choosing another word for unmannerly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having or showing bad manners; rude, impolite, or lacking social grace.
Usage Example
"The host remained calm despite the guest's ill-mannered interruption during the toast."
Strongest
ill-mannered
impolite
rude
discourteous
uncivil
Strong
boorish
churlish
uncouth
ill-bred
disrespectful
• adverb (Context 2)
In a rude, impolite, or discourteous manner.
Usage Example
"He behaved impolitely toward the waitstaff throughout the entire evening."
Strongest
impolitely
rudely
discourteously
uncivilly
Strong
boorishly
churlishly
disrespectfully
Opposites of unmannerly
The opposite of unmannerly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
mannerly
polite
politely
courteously
courteous
well-mannered
civil
civilly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unmannerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unmannerly