Unmannerly
adjective
Rude or not showing respect.
It was utterly unmannerly of him to criticize our host's cooking.
Often appears as...
- unmannerly behavior
- utterly unmannerly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Rude or not showing respect.
It was utterly unmannerly of him to criticize our host's cooking.
Often appears as...
- unmannerly behavior
- utterly unmannerly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Social Situations
Use 'unmannerly' when someone acts inappropriately in social settings, breaking accepted social norms.
Speaking with your mouth full is considered unmannerly.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
'Unmannerly' can reflect cultural expectations; what's rude in one culture may not be in another.
Refusing food at a dinner may come off as unmannerly in some cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity of Rudeness
'Unmannerly' often implies a lighter form of rudeness, not as harsh as insults or offensive language.
Not thanking someone for a gift might be seen as unmannerly.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Situations
Use 'unmannerly' when someone acts inappropriately in social settings, breaking accepted social norms.
Speaking with your mouth full is considered unmannerly.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
'Unmannerly' can reflect cultural expectations; what's rude in one culture may not be in another.
Refusing food at a dinner may come off as unmannerly in some cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity of Rudeness
'Unmannerly' often implies a lighter form of rudeness, not as harsh as insults or offensive language.
Not thanking someone for a gift might be seen as unmannerly.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Situations
Use 'unmannerly' when someone acts inappropriately in social settings, breaking accepted social norms.
Speaking with your mouth full is considered unmannerly.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
'Unmannerly' can reflect cultural expectations; what's rude in one culture may not be in another.
Refusing food at a dinner may come off as unmannerly in some cultures.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity of Rudeness
'Unmannerly' often implies a lighter form of rudeness, not as harsh as insults or offensive language.
Not thanking someone for a gift might be seen as unmannerly.
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