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unladylike

ADJECTIVE

lacking the behavior or style considered appropriate for a lady

Synonyms

WEAK

coarse crude indelicate rude uncouth unrefined vulgar

Antonyms

WEAK

ladylike refined

Example Sentences

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This is work that she has been doing since her mid 20s, when she and Ilana Glazer created and eventually oversaw the giddy, unladylike comedy “Broad City.”

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2022

Some of the men running the hospital considered Nightingale unladylike and a nuisance.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2022

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

Lady Constance walked slowly back to her seat, lowered herself carefully, and heaved a most unladylike sigh.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood