unmannerly
Example Sentences
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Erasmus wrote that "sucking back saliva" was "unmannerly".
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2021
Curiously, in the unmannerly environs of Salt Lake City.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 31, 2019
In many realms of life, a boor’s rude, unmannerly nature can be forgivable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2018
The voice alone is rich, roaring music: Mr. Sher does not let us forget that, despite his unscrupulous behavior and unmannerly appearance, Sir John Falstaff is a nobleman.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2014
“And where, pray, was the young keeper while you were doing this very stupid and unmannerly thing?”
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
