unmannerly

1 of 2

adverb

un·​man·​ner·​ly ˌən-ˈma-nər-lē 

: in an unmannerly fashion

unmannerly

2 of 2

adjective

: not mannerly : discourteous

unmannerliness

ˌən-ˈma-nər-lē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

Adjective

• discourteous
• disrespectful
• ill-bred
• ill-mannered
• impertinent
• impolite
• inconsiderate
• rude
• thoughtless
• uncalled-for
• uncivil
• ungracious
• unhandsome
• unmannered

Examples of unmannerly in a Sentence

Adjective

in an unmannerly disregard for anyone else's comfort, she turned up the heat without saying a word

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unmannerly

adjective

un·​man·​ner·​ly

ˌən-ˈman-ər-lē,

ˈən-

: impolite

unmannerly adverb