unmannerliness

Example Sentences

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The Latins there were vexed with his apparent unmannerliness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Quoth I, 'O my mistress, I confess to the hoary hairs, but as for impudent airs, I think not to be guilty of unmannerliness.'

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Clara's headache above, and Dr. Middleton's unmannerliness below, affected his instincts in a way to make him apprehend that a stroke of misfortune was impending; thunder was in the air.

From The Egoist by Meredith, George

But tell us, Crœsus," we continued, in the form of Socratic dialogue, "did you find at Boston that multiple unmannerliness which you say is apparent from the vast increase of adoptive citizens?

From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean

Far from being the pillar of society, knightly honor affords a sure asylum, in general for dishonesty and wickedness, and also for small incivilities, want of consideration and unmannerliness.

From The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: the Wisdom of Life by Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey)