chivalric
adjective
pertaining to chivalry; chivalrous.
unchivalric
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a word derived from
chivalric.
Example Sentences
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His actions, though, are as unchivalric as they come.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 6, 2016
Then he had that unchivalric sentiment that elderly gentlemen occasionally will have,—a sort of half distrust of "injured women."
From One Of Them by Charles James Lever
In controversy Tait was a formidable antagonist: when war was declared he gave no quarter and asked for none, though he never fought an unchivalric battle.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray
This beautiful and appropriate anecdote, which seemed to throw a flood of light upon the critical State question under consideration, pleased every one except FLOYD, who swore it was ungenerous and unchivalric.
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 34, November 19, 1870 by Various
Although loath to believe Georgos can be guilty of an unchivalric deed, Sir Guyon and the palmer promise to call him to account as soon as they overtake him.
From The Book of the Epic by H. A. (Hélène Adeline) Guerber
