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unladylike

ADJECTIVE
lacking the behavior or style considered appropriate for a lady
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The Cooks, who were 15 at the time, told the Unladylike podcast last year that they were inspired to try braided extensions after their friends encouraged them to.

From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2022

Death in the Spotlight by Robin Stevens The seventh book in Stevens’ bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series, aimed at children aged 9-14.

From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2019

Our colour, too, Unladylike, but not unwomanly, Is Nature's handiwork, and man has learnt To reckon Nature an impertinence.

From The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

Finally they settled upon "The Society for the Suppression of Unladylike Conduct."

From What Katy Did at School by Coolidge, Susan

"Unladylike to be a servant," another imaginary objection on Uncle Keith's part.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 354, October 9, 1886 by Peters, Charles



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