ill-breeding
- a word derived from ill-bred.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Darcy looked a little ashamed of his aunt’s ill-breeding, and made no answer.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
To look towards the door often, consult your watch, or give tokens of weariness, are all marks of ill-breeding.
From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence
The cold look of indifference I had expected and which is such a mark of ill-breeding among certain of her class, didn’t put in its appearance.
From Kastle Krags A Story of Mystery by Martin, Absalom
To make one's self conspicuous in public is a sure sign of ignorance and ill-breeding.
From Lessons on Manners For School and Home Use by Wiggin, Edith E.
Three signs of ill-breeding: a long visit, staring, constant questioning.
From Ancient Irish Poetry by Various
