UNMANNERED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

unmannered

adjective

ˌən-ˈma-nərd

Definition of unmannered

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others we will never again invite such unmannered guests

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Recent Examples of unmannered Those practitioners, too, welcomed the untrained, unmannered body, even though they were extremely trained. — New York Times, 22 Oct. 2020 Her performance is unforced, unmannered, tart but without edges — as clean and smoothly elegant as a minimal-fragrance bar of soap. — Tom Gliatto, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2019 Whelan’s refreshingly unmannered dancing — a clean, disciplined, service-to-the-steps beauty — is as present as ever. — Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2019 In the fifties and early sixties, Mobley’s sound was velvety and enveloping but frank and unmannered; his warm energy, lyrical phrasing, wry wit, and melodic heartiness drew richly on the blues. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2020 But Pollini remains a clear-eyed musical aristocrat, an unmannered visionary of the keys, as the Debussy portion of his concert made apparent. — John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018 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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Adjective

Due Amici brings Brooklyn roots and authenticity, right down to the counter service that’s not rude but not exactly warm.

— Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.

— Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

Definition of rude

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This tragedy serves as a powerful reminder that no family should have to bury a child because of someone’s thoughtless and irresponsible choices.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of thoughtless

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