ungentleman

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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.