unchivalrous

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈʃɪvəlrəs/
US: /ʌnˈʃɪvəlrəs/

  1. Not kind or polite, especially to women; behaving in a way that is unfair or disrespectful.

    1. It was unchivalrous of him to leave her with the heavy bags.
    2. His unchivalrous behavior towards his ex-girlfriend became a topic of discussion among their friends.

  2. Behaving in a way that is dishonorable or unfair, especially in a competitive situation.

    1. He felt it was unchivalrous to take advantage of her mistake.
    2. The manager's unchivalrous tactics in negotiations led to mistrust and strained relations within the team.

Synonyms

discourteous dishonorable impolite unfair ungallant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unchivalrous" in English means: Not kind or polite, especially to women; behaving in a way that is unfair or disrespectful., Behaving in a way that is dishonorable or unfair, especially in a competitive situation..

The phonetic transcription of "unchivalrous" is /ʌnˈʃɪvəlrəs/ in British English and /ʌnˈʃɪvəlrəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unchivalrous": discourteous, dishonorable, impolite, unfair, ungallant.

Example usage of "unchivalrous": "It was unchivalrous of him to leave her with the heavy bags.". More examples on the page.