ungentleman

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noun

A man who lacks the refinement of a gentleman; a ruffian.

Scrabble 14

Meanings

nounungentleman (plural ungentlemen)

plural ungentlemen

  1. 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 Steen
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    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 81

    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.

    2013, Sharon Cullen, Loving the Earl

Origin

Cite this entry
APA

ungentleman. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ungentleman

MLA

“ungentleman.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ungentleman. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ungentleman,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ungentleman.

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