Meanings
plural ungentlemen
- A man who lacks the refinement of a gentleman; a ruffian.
It was the act of a bounder, an ungentleman; in essence, he was accused of cheating.
2014, Floodlights and Touchlines: A History of Spectator Sport, page Rob Steen2 more examples
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.
2012, Christie Rushenberg, Cravings, page 81That 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.
2013, Sharon Cullen, Loving the Earl
Origin
Cite this entry
ungentleman. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ungentleman
“ungentleman.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ungentleman. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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