ungentlemanly

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman

   Jack calls it ungentlemanly to read the inscription inside another man's cigarette case.

Formed from un- + gentlemanly. Gentlemanly once invoked class- and gender-based ideals attached to the social rank of a gentleman; ungentlemanly came to condemn conduct that violated the associated code of courtesy, honor, or chivalry.

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