Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an ungentlemanly manner; not as a gentleman.
- Not befitting a gentleman; rude; uncivil; ill-bred.
- Synonyms See
uncivil .
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- adjective
Not gentlemanly ; not adhering to thehigh moral standards expected of agentleman ;impolite ,unchivalrous , orindecent .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not befitting a gentleman
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Examples
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He was further described as ungentlemanly by a brace of spinsters who had been within earshot on the veranda the morning he had abused the Asquith roads, but their evidence was not looked upon as damning.
The Celebrity, Complete Winston Churchill 1909
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He was further described as ungentlemanly by a brace of spinsters who had been within earshot on the veranda the morning he had abused the Asquith roads, but their evidence was not looked upon as damning.
Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909
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He was further described as ungentlemanly by a brace of spinsters who had been within earshot on the veranda the morning he had abused the Asquith roads, but their evidence was not looked upon as damning.
The Celebrity, Volume 01 Winston Churchill 1909
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While his later behavior could conservatively be called ungentlemanly, I have no doubt Hilton wanted Carrie Prejean to give a different answer than she did, not because he had an "agenda," but because he wanted her to be kind as well as beautiful.
Michael Rowe: Regarding Miss California, At Least Anita Bryant Could Sing 2009
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He pushed caution to such extremes that you can only call ungentlemanly where
The Torch and Other Tales Eden Phillpotts 1911
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While his later behavior could conservatively be called ungentlemanly, I have no doubt Hilton wanted Carrie Prejean to give a different answer than she did, not because he had an "agenda," but because he wanted her to be kind as well as beautiful.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Michael Rowe 2009
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While his later behavior could conservatively be called ungentlemanly, I have no doubt Hilton wanted Carrie Prejean to give a different answer than she did, not because he had an "agenda," but because he wanted her to be kind as well as beautiful.
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It's the "ungentlemanly" thing that really gets my goat.
Local Alaskans See Sarah As Potent Asset But Vulnerable 2008
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Hamilton says nothing 'ungentlemanly' about his 'weaving' tactics
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Pak sports minister seeks MS Gill's help to recover Malik's impounded passport Hamilton says nothing 'ungentlemanly' about his 'weaving' tactics Headley's 3-run homer in 9th lifts Padres to 6-3 win over Diamondbacks Ethier hits two homers, including first slam; Dodgers bash Giants on Bochy's birthday
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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