unmannerly
Americanadjective
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of unmannerly
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at un- 1, mannerly
Example Sentences
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Unmannerly broncos and bucking Brahman bulls were replaced by mannerly hunters and harness ponies, five-gaited mares that would no more buck than fly.
From Time Magazine Archive
Unmannerly James is said by Aubrey to have received him with a poor rude pun on his name: 'Rawly!
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)
Unmannerly wretch!" exclaimed he, "to use such language to my daughter!
From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
To which he mildly made reply, I beg your Pardon, Sir, that I Should talk to you Unmannerly; But if you please to go with me, To yonder House, you'll welcome be.
From The Sot-weed Factor: or, A Voyage to Maryland In which is Describ'd The Laws, Government, Courts and Constitutions of the Country by Cook, Ebenezer
Unmannerly one, how dare you linger talking follies when your royal mistress is waiting for her tea?
From The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight by Elizabeth
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