unchivalrous

/'ʌn'ʃivəlrəs/

Thân thiện

A man makes an unchivalrous remark to his colleague.

Definition

Adjective: * Lacking courtesy, gallantry, or honor; offensively discourteous. It describes behavior that is rude, unfair, or deliberately unkind, especially by a man towards someone perceived as weaker or in need of protection. It is the opposite of chivalrous.

Usage

The word "unchivalrous" is used to criticize actions or attitudes that are deliberately impolite, unfair, or mean-spirited, particularly in contexts where kindness or gentlemanly conduct is expected. It often carries a tone of disappointment or moral judgment.

Examples

• It was considered unchivalrous to attack an opponent who had already surrendered.
• His unchivalrous remark about her appearance shocked everyone at the table.
• Refusing to help the elderly woman with her luggage seemed a rather unchivalrous act.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be applied beyond traditional male-female interactions to describe any act that violates a basic code of honorable or decent conduct.
  • The politician's unchivalrous attack on his young, inexperienced opponent backfired with voters.

Variants and Related Words

• Chivalrous (adj): The direct antonym, meaning courteous, gallant, and honorable, especially towards women.
• Unchivalrously (adv): In an unchivalrous manner.
  • He behaved unchivalrously by taking credit for her idea.

Synonyms

• Discourteous
• Ungallant
• Ungentlemanly
• Rude
• Dishonorable

Antonyms

• Chivalrous
• Gallant
• Gentlemanly
• Courteous
• Noble

Học thuật

Adjective

1. offensively discourteous

Từ đồng nghĩa

• caddish
• ungallant