unladylike
pronunciation
How to pronounce unladylike in British English:
UK [ʌn'leɪdɪˌlaɪk]
How to pronounce unladylike in American English:
US [ʌn'leɪdɪˌlaɪk]
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- Adjective:
- lacking the behavior or manner or style considered proper for a lady
Word Origin
- unladylike (adj.)
- 1824, from un- (1) "not" + ladylike.
Example
- 1. But it had always been a struggle to teach scarlett that most of her natural impulses were unladylike .
- 2. British women are considered unladylike and generally foul ( posed by models )
- 3. Women and girls are generally taught that getting angry is ' unladylike ' or unfeminine .
- 4. If they are as noisy and ambitious as the boys , they are considered " unladylike " ; if they are quiet and passive , they are ignored .
- 5. ' Riding all the way up the hill , along the path , 'said gabriel , thinking of her unladylike position on the horse 's back .