
Unmannerly
Social Situations
Use 'unmannerly' when someone acts inappropriately in social settings, breaking accepted social norms.
Speaking with your mouth full is considered unmannerly.
Cultural Sensitivity
'Unmannerly' can reflect cultural expectations; what's rude in one culture may not be in another.
Refusing food at a dinner may come off as unmannerly in some cultures.
Severity of Rudeness
'Unmannerly' often implies a lighter form of rudeness, not as harsh as insults or offensive language.
Not thanking someone for a gift might be seen as unmannerly.
Compare with
BrusqueCrassDiscourteousImpoliteImpudentInconsiderateInsolentRude
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