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unchivalrously

unchivalrously

9.3
Acts rudely toward women, showing no polite or brave behavior
  • adverb
  • /ʌnˈʃɪvəlrəsli/
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  • He unchivalrously refused to hold the door open for her despite seeing her arms full of packages.

Examples

  • The knight acted unchivalrously when he mocked his defeated opponent.

  • She felt hurt by how he treated her unchivalrously.

  • Some critics argue that the character behaves unchivalrously throughout the novel.

  • He behaved unchivalrously during the argument.

  • He unchivalrously ignored her pleas for help in the crowded room.

  • In a moment that was supposed to be romantic, he unchivalrously left her alone at the table.

  • During the meeting, he spoke unchivalrously to his female colleague, showing a lack of respect.

Synonyms

disrespectfully
vsunchivalrously
5 4.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

focuses on lacking courteous, brave behaviour particularly toward women
contemptuously
vsunchivalrously
4 7.5

In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

means lack of courtesy and gallantry especially in relation to women
unkindly
vsunchivalrously
4 4.4

To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others

emphasises missing courteous, gallant behaviour toward women rather than general meanness
cavalierly
vsunchivalrously
3 8.2

In a proud way that shows no concern for other people's feelings or safety

centres on failing to show courteous, protective behaviour toward women
uncharitably
vsunchivalrously
1 6.8

In a harsh and unkind way toward other people

highlights absence of courteous or brave treatment of women specifically
inconsiderately
vsunchivalrously
1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

focuses on failing to show polite, protective consideration toward women
unbecomingly
vsunchivalrously
  • Formal
1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

specifies a lack of courteous, gallant conduct especially toward women rather than general unsuitability
ungallantly
vsunchivalrously
9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

focuses especially on lacking courtesy and bravery toward women
undiplomatically
vsunchivalrously
7.5

In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings

is about lacking courteous, chivalrous behaviour toward women rather than tact
uncouthly
vsunchivalrously
8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

points specifically to absence of polite, gallant manners toward women
indecorously
vsunchivalrously
  • Formal
8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

concerns failing to show courteous, brave attention to women rather than mere impropriety

Antonyms

1 7.8

In a polite and brave way towards others

How Chivalrous

gallantly
5 6.5
chivalrously
1 7.8
courteously
4 2.8
unchivalrously
9.3
rudely
25 1.3

Surface Forms

unchivalrously positive

Morphology

unchivalrously = unchivalrous (transparent) = un + chivalry + ous + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'unchivalrous' by adding '-ly', and 'unchivalrous' is a predictable negation of 'chivalrous'.

Etymology

Unchivalrously comes from un- meaning 'not' and chivalrous, which goes back to the idea of knights on horses who were expected to be brave and polite. So to act unchivalrously is to behave 'not' like a polite, brave knight—rude and lacking courtesy, especially toward women.