Definition

Adverb: - In an unchivalrous manner: Behaving in a way that lacks the qualities traditionally associated with chivalry, such as courtesy, honor, generosity, and gallantry, especially towards women.

Usage

The adverb "unchivalrously" describes how an action is performed. It modifies a verb to indicate that the action was carried out in a manner contrary to the ideals of chivalry. It is a formal word, often used in literary or critical contexts to highlight a lack of expected noble or courteous behavior.

Examples

• He acted unchivalrously by not offering his seat to the elderly passenger.
• The knight was accused of treating his captives unchivalrously.
• Unchivalrously, the husbands who had to provide such innocent indulgences eventually began to count the costs.

Advanced Usage

• "to behave unchivalrously": to act in a discourteous or dishonorable way.
  • The debate turned sour when one candidate began to behave unchivalrously towards his opponent.

Variants and Related Words

• Unchivalrous (adjective): Lacking chivalry; discourteous, especially to women.
  • It was considered an unchivalrous act to break a promise.
• Chivalrously (adverb): In a chivalrous manner.
• Chivalry (noun): The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code; courteous behavior, especially that of a man towards women.

Synonyms

• Discourteously: In an impolite or rude manner.
• Ungallantly: In a manner lacking in polite attention or respect towards women.
• Dishonorably: In a way that lacks integrity or principles.

Antonyms

• Chivalrously: In a manner marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy.
• Gallantly: In a brave, noble, or courteous way.
• Courteously: In a polite, respectful, or considerate manner.

Adverb

1. in an unchivalrous and ungallant manner
   • unchivalrously, the husbands who had to provide such innocent indulgences eventually began to count the costs