unmannerliness

A child shows unmannerliness by talking with a full mouth at the dinner table.

Definition

Noun: unmannerliness refers to the quality or state of being ill-mannered, rude, or lacking in proper social behavior. It denotes a lack of courtesy, politeness, or decorum in one's conduct.

Usage Examples

• (His rude and impolite behavior was inappropriate.)
• (The lack of social grace stemmed from inadequate teaching of manners.)
• (The audience's disrespectful conduct was unacceptable.)

Advanced Usage

• "to display unmannerliness": to show or exhibit rude behavior openly.
  • The politician's unmannerliness during the debate shocked the viewers. (He acted in a discourteous way that surprised people.)
• "an act of unmannerliness": a specific instance of rude or impolite action.
  • Ignoring the host's greeting was an act of unmannerliness. (It was a single rude deed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unmannerly (adj): lacking good manners; rude.
  • The unmannerly boy refused to say "please" or "thank you." (He was impolite.)
• Mannerliness (n): the quality of having good manners; politeness.
  • Her natural mannerliness made her a favorite among guests. (Her courteous nature.)
• Mannerless (adj): having no manners; rude (less common than "unmannerly").
  • The mannerless child shouted at the teacher. (He was disrespectful.)

Synonyms

• Rudeness: behavior that is offensive or impolite.
• Discourtesy: lack of consideration for others; impoliteness.
• Ill-breeding: poor upbringing that results in rude behavior.
• Impoliteness: failure to observe social norms of politeness.

Antonyms

• Politeness: behavior that is respectful and considerate.
• Courtesy: polite behavior that shows respect.
• Manners: socially correct ways of acting.

Related Idioms

• "to have no manners": to be consistently rude or impolite.
  • He has no manners; his unmannerliness is well-known. (He is always discourteous.)
• "to be as rude as a bear": to be extremely unmannerly.
  • She was as rude as a bear, showing unmannerliness that surprised everyone. (Her rudeness was extreme.)