unparliamentary
- adjective
- /ʌnˈpɑːrlɪˌmɛntəri/
- Literature
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- The speaker was reprimanded for using unparliamentary terms during the debate.
Examples
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Her unparliamentary comments were met with disapproval from both sides of the chamber.
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Your use of unparliamentary language speaks volumes of your personality.
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Members of parliament are expected to avoid unparliamentary language in their discussions.
Synonyms
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Not suitable for a situation or for what people expect
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Rude or unfair behavior that shows little respect for others
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6.3
Not polite and often rude to others
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9.1
Not polite or kind to other people
Not proper in dress or behavior in polite company
Not showing respect to people in authority
Not polite and not showing good manners
Antonyms
How Appropriate
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6.1
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2.5
- Literature
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- Offensive
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- NSFW
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4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
unparliamentary = parliamentary (transparent) = un + parliament + ary
The negative prefix 'un-' directly negates the adjective 'parliamentary', so the meaning 'not suitable for parliament' is a straightforward negation.
Etymology
Unparliamentary breaks into un- meaning 'not' and parliament meaning 'a meeting where people speak and make laws'. So, unparliamentary describes language or behavior that is 'not suitable' for that formal meeting, usually because it is rude or abusive.