ungentleman

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ gentleman.

Noun

ungentleman (plural ungentlemen)

1. A man who lacks the refinement of a gentleman; a ruffian.
   • 2012, Christie Rushenberg, Cravings, page 81:

     I was just curious because I wasn't sure if someone like you could even get a date, with you being too good for us ungentlemen and all.

   • 2013, Sharon Cullen, Loving the Earl:

     That man, that ungentleman, was Sebastian's long-time friend. And even though they had not seen each other in many years, there was always the possibility that he would recognize her. Oh, this would not do.

   • 2014, Floodlights and Touchlines: A History of Spectator Sport, page Rob Steen:

     It was the act of a bounder, an ungentleman; in essence, he was accused of cheating.

Related terms

• ungentlemanly