ungentlemanlike

Example Sentences

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Then and there seemed likely to occur what the newspapers term an ungentlemanlike fracas.

From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

For ungentlemanlike conduct in his letter to Gen. Wooster, of the 25th of January last, charging your petitioner with a falsehood, and in a private manner, which is justly chargeable on himself.

From Colonel John Brown, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the Brave Accuser of Benedict Arnold by Howe, Archibald Murray

"There can be no doubt that it is very ungentlemanlike," said Mr. Chamberlaine.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

He has behaved in the most cowardly, treacherous, ungentlemanlike way,” she continued vehemently.

From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

People who are distant are seldom considered ungentlemanlike, although they may be considered unpleasant in their manners.

From The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook by Marryat, Frederick