different between gentlemanly vs ungentlemanly

English

Etymology

From gentleman +? -ly.

Adjective

gentlemanly (comparative more gentlemanly, superlative most gentlemanly)

1. Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen.
   • 2010, Catherine Rampell, “In Law Schools, Grades Go Up, Just Like That”, in The New York Times, 2010 June 22, page A1:

     Some schools bump up everyone’s grades, some just allow for more As and others all but eliminate the once-gentlemanly C.

Adverb

gentlemanly (comparative more gentlemanly, superlative most gentlemanly)

1. In the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.

Translations

Derived terms

• gentlemanliness

See also

• ladylike

English

Etymology

From un- +? gentlemanly.

Adjective

ungentlemanly (comparative more ungentlemanly, superlative most ungentlemanly)

1. Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.

Related terms

• ungentleman

Translations

Adverb

ungentlemanly (comparative more ungentlemanly, superlative most ungentlemanly)

1. In a manner not befitting a gentleman.

Related terms

• ungentleman

See also

• unladylike