ill-mannered

adjective
UK: /ˌɪlˈmænərd/
US: /ˌɪlˈmænərd/

  1. Having or showing bad manners; rude or impolite.

    1. He was ill-mannered and disrespectful to his elders.
    2. The ill-mannered customer complained loudly about the slow service at the restaurant.

  2. Showing a lack of respect or consideration for others.

    1. It's ill-mannered to talk with your mouth full.
    2. His ill-mannered behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

Synonyms

rude impolite discourteous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ill-mannered" in English means: Having or showing bad manners; rude or impolite., Showing a lack of respect or consideration for others..

The phonetic transcription of "ill-mannered" is /ˌɪlˈmænərd/ in British English and /ˌɪlˈmænərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ill-mannered": rude, impolite, discourteous.

Example usage of "ill-mannered": "He was ill-mannered and disrespectful to his elders.". More examples on the page.