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ungentlemanlike

 

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Adjective ungentlemanlike has 1 sense
  1. ungentlemanly, ungentlemanlike - not befitting a gentleman
    Antonym: refined (indirect, via unrefined)

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Ungentlemanlike

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Behaving or acting in a manner that is not typical of a gentleman; lacking the qualities or behavior associated with a gentleman.

Sense 1: Not adhering to the standards of good manners or etiquette expected from a gentleman.

Example: His ungentlemanlike behavior at the dinner party offended many guests.

Sense 2: Contrary to the chivalrous and honorable behavior expected from a man; lacking courteousness or kindness.

Example: It was ungentlemanlike of him to insult his opponent during the sports competition.

Sense 3: Inappropriately or indelicately related to matters of sex or gender.

Example: The comedian's ungentlemanlike jokes were met with discomfort from the audience.

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