unchivalrously

Examples

• All

• 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

D

disrespectfully

vsunchivalrously

5 4.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

focuses on lacking courteous, brave behaviour particularly toward women

C

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

U

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

C

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

U

uncharitably

vsunchivalrously

1 6.8

In a harsh and unkind way toward other people

highlights absence of courteous or brave treatment of women specifically

I

inconsiderately

vsunchivalrously

1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

focuses on failing to show polite, protective consideration toward women

U

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

U

ungallantly

vsunchivalrously

9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

focuses especially on lacking courtesy and bravery toward women

U

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

U

uncouthly

vsunchivalrously

8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

points specifically to absence of polite, gallant manners toward women

I

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

C

chivalrously

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

Morphology

Etymology