unmannered

adjective

un·​man·​nered ˌən-ˈma-nərd How to pronounce unmannered (audio)
Synonyms of unmannerednext
1
: marked by a lack of good manners : rude
2
: characterized by an absence of artificiality : unaffected
unmanneredly adverb

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Examples of unmannered in a Sentence

we will never again invite such unmannered guests
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In the standards and not-so-standards alike, Joy established not only her musical acumen — delivered with a warm, capacious vocal instrument, breathtaking technique, and unmannered charm — but also a singular point of view, informed by tradition but not bound by it. — Jon Garelick, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022 The entire cast, including and especially the younger members are warm and likable, with Williams delivering a refreshingly unmannered turn and Cheadle doing his best to anchor us in the story. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Sep. 2021

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First Known Use

circa 1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unmannered was circa 1518

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“Unmannered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmannered. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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