unprincely

unprincely

A king frowns at his son's unprincely slouching at the banquet table.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not befitting or characteristic of a prince: "unprincely" describes behavior, actions, or qualities that are not suitable for or expected of a prince. It implies a lack of dignity, nobility, or grandeur.
    • Not princely in appearance or manner: It refers to something that lacks the splendor, magnificence, or elegance associated with royalty.
Usage Examples
  • (His actions were not dignified or appropriate for a prince.)
  • (The decoration lacked the expected grandeur or luxury.)
  • (His manners were not refined or noble.)
Advanced Usage

  • "unprincely conduct": behavior that is undignified, mean, or ignoble.

    • The prince’s unprincely conduct, such as shouting at servants, tarnished his reputation. (His conduct was not worthy of a prince.)

  • "unprincely estate": a property or state of living that is not luxurious or grand.

    • They lived in an unprincely estate, with worn furniture and simple meals. (Their home lacked royal splendor.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Unprinceliness (noun): the quality of being unprincely.

    • The unprinceliness of his attire drew criticism from the nobility. (The lack of princely quality in his clothing.)

  • Prince (noun): a male member of a royal family, especially a son of a monarch.

  • Princely (adjective): having the qualities of a prince; noble, generous, or magnificent.
Synonyms
  • Unkingly: not befitting a king.
  • Ignoble: not honorable in character or purpose.
  • Undignified: lacking in dignity or seriousness.
  • Unmagnificent: not grand or splendid.
Antonyms
  • Princely: befitting a prince; noble, magnificent.
  • Regal: of, resembling, or fit for a monarch.
  • Majestic: having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.
Related Idioms

  • Princely sum: a large or generous amount of money (contrasted with unprincely, which would mean a small or stingy amount).

    • He paid an unprincely sum for the painting, just a few coins. (A very small amount, unworthy of a prince’s generosity.)

  • To live like a prince: to live in luxury (opposite: to live unprincely, i.e., in poverty or simplicity).

    • Despite his title, he lived an unprincely life in a cramped apartment. (He did not live in luxury.)