uncourtly
Americanadjective
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not courtly; rude.
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not conforming to the customs or usage of a royal court.
an uncourtly lack of respect for hereditary rank.
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In an uncourtly age, good manners can seem eccentric.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2016
The Princess did not seem to notice this last uncourtly speech.
From The Little Schoolmaster Mark A Spiritual Romance by J. H. Shorthouse
One of these new and uncourtly men excited laughter by affecting a princely state and splendour of demeanour and equipage.
From The History of Napoleon Buonaparte by J. G. (John Gibson) Lockhart
The Duke simulated his profound regret, but when Louis' back was turned made a most unprincely and most uncourtly grimace at his royal uncle, which set them all a-laughing.
From The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV by C. M. (Charles Mark) Relyea
These officers are said to have paid dearly for their uncourtly language.
From The History of Napoleon Buonaparte by J. G. (John Gibson) Lockhart
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