unmannerly
|un/man/ner/ly|
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/ʌnˈmænərli/
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/ʌnˈmænəli/
rude behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmannerly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unmanerli,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'manerli' meant 'mannerly.'
Historical Evolution
'unmanerli' transformed into the modern English word 'unmannerly' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not mannerly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking good manners; rude or impolite.
His unmannerly behavior at the dinner table was shocking.
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Adverb 1
in a rude or impolite manner.
She spoke unmannerly to her elders.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 21:21