unknightly

American  

[uhn-nahyt-lee] / ʌnˈnaɪt li /

adjective

1. unworthy of a knight.

2. not like a knight.

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adverb

1. in a manner unworthy of a knight.

Etymology

Origin of unknightly

1375–1425; late Middle English (adj.); see un- ¹, knightly

Example Sentences

He did nothing unknightly, and, as it happened, did no harm to Lancelot But the strange turn of feeling was there all the same.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Yet was his spirit troubled, for he knew that if he died thus, his good sword might fall into unworthy and unknightly hands.

From With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds by Greene, Frances Nimmo

Your name is known to me, Charles de la Pommeraye, and I know you as a man of honour, despite your unknightly conduct towards a defenceless woman.

From Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier by Marquis, T. G.

You have slandered the Queen in the most unknightly manner, and given the lie to those nobles who must now give judgment against you.”

From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis

I have no dread of that," said Lancelot; "and yet I did but avenge my lord, who was unhorsed unwarily and unknightly.

From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles