Ungentlemanly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənli/

Definitions of ungentlemanly

adjective not characteristic of or suitable for a gentleman; lacking in the qualities considered appropriate for a man of good breeding and social position

Example Sentences

A1 His behavior was ungentlemanly and rude.

A2 She found his ungentlemanly conduct unacceptable.

B1 The referee's decision was criticized as ungentlemanly by the losing team.

B2 His ungentlemanly behavior towards his colleagues cost him their respect.

C1 The politician's ungentlemanly remarks caused a scandal in the media.

C2 The CEO's ungentlemanly conduct towards his employees led to a high turnover rate in the company.

Examples of ungentlemanly in a Sentence

formal His behavior at the dinner party was deemed ungentlemanly by the other guests.

informal It's ungentlemanly to not hold the door open for someone behind you.

slang Dude, that move on the basketball court was totally ungentlemanly.

figurative Her ungentlemanly treatment of her employees showed her true character.

Grammatical Forms of ungentlemanly

• past tense: ungentlemanlied
• plural: ungentlemanlies
• comparative: more ungentlemanly
• superlative: most ungentlemanly
• present tense: ungentlemanlies
• future tense: will ungentlemanly
• perfect tense: has ungentlemanlied
• continuous tense: is ungentlemanlying
• singular: ungentlemanly
• positive degree: ungentlemanly
• infinitive: to ungentlemanly
• gerund: ungentlemanlying
• participle: ungentlemanlied

Origin and Evolution of ungentlemanly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ungentlemanly' originated from the Old French term 'gentilz hom' meaning 'nobleman' or 'well-born man'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe behavior unbecoming of a nobleman or gentleman, the term 'ungentlemanly' has evolved to refer to actions or conduct that goes against the accepted standards of politeness, courtesy, and honor in modern society.