ungentlemanly
/ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
adjective
- Not showing the qualities expected of a gentleman, such as courtesy, honor, and good manners.
- The coach warned the player that his ungentlemanly behavior would not be tolerated.
- It is considered ungentlemanly to boast about one's wealth.
- His ungentlemanly remarks offended everyone at the table.
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adverb
- In a manner that is not courteous, honorable, or proper for a gentleman.
- The politician ungentlemanly attacked his opponent's family.
- He acted ungentlemanly by refusing to shake hands after the match.
- She felt he had behaved ungentlemanly by spreading rumors.