unladylike
- a word derived from ladylike.
Example Sentences
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To suggest that Asher try to dishonestly remember would be unladylike, so I’ll let the letter X, as in exit, be the last word.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2019
When the novel was first published, Jane’s insubordination was regarded as rather shocking and unladylike.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2016
Again, at my house anyway, there was unladylike shouting at the television.
From US News ● Nov. 11, 2015
She shocks those around her by speaking her mind in a most unladylike manner on topics that many people would not even dare consider.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2013
She looked like she was going to laugh again, but she just gave an unladylike snort and wagged her head.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
