Unmannerly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmannerly
[ ˌʌnˈmænərli ]
inappropriate behavior
Lacking good manners; rude or impolite in behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was criticized for her unmannerly behavior at the party.
- His unmannerly comments offended everyone in the room.
behavior
In a rude or impolite manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spoke unmannerly to the waitress, causing her to walk away in anger.
- The customer was served unmannerly by the store clerk.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmannerly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grosseiro
🇮🇳 असभ्य
🇩🇪 unhöflich
🇮🇩 kasar
🇺🇦 неввічливий
🇵🇱 niegrzeczny
🇯🇵 無作法
🇫🇷 impoli
🇪🇸 maleducado
🇹🇷 kaba
🇰🇷 무례한
🇸🇦 غير مهذب
🇨🇿 nezdvořilý
🇸🇰 nezdvorilý
🇨🇳 无礼
🇸🇮 nevljuden
🇮🇸 ókurteis
🇰🇿 әдепсіз
🇬🇪 უხეში
🇦🇿 nəzakətsiz
🇲🇽 maleducado
Word origin
The word 'unmannerly' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'mannerly' which comes from 'manner' meaning 'way of behaving'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over the years, it has been used to describe behavior that is lacking in good manners or politeness.