unladylike

Example Sentences

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The bob, while now a classic, has never quite lost its unladylike insouciance.

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2019

Both activities went against her mother’s wishes, the first because she felt it was unladylike to sweat, the second because it signaled career aspirations other than marriage and motherhood.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2017

When the novel was first published, Jane’s insubordination was regarded as rather shocking and unladylike.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2016

Again, at my house anyway, there was unladylike shouting at the television.

From US News • Nov. 11, 2015

She looked like she was going to laugh again, but she just gave an unladylike snort and wagged her head.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli