maidenly
adjective
pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a maiden.
unmaidenly
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a word derived from
maidenly.
Example Sentences
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Her bonnet wasn’t big enough to hide her face, and she feared he might think the joy it betrayed unmaidenly.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
“Right, Jo. Better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,” said Mrs. March decidedly.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Under other circumstances I should have thought it unmaidenly to write in this way, but there must be no doubt of my meaning now.
From A Man of Honor by George Cary Eggleston
Helen winked at me; Miss Hershey would have called it "unmaidenly."
From I Walked in Arden by Jack Crawford
That is perfectly natural, and quite harmless, if the liking does not become a passion, and lead one to do foolish or unmaidenly things.
From Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Louisa May Alcott
