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- [man-er-lis]
- /ˈmæn ər lɪs/
- /ˈmæ.nə.lɪs/
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- [man-er-lis]
- /ˈmæn ər lɪs/
Definitions of mannerless word
- adjective mannerless without good manners; ill-mannered; discourteous; impolite. 2
- noun mannerless Lacking good manners; impolite; ill-bred. 2
- adjective mannerless lacking good manners; impolite 1
- adjective mannerless clumsy; graceless. 1
- adjective mannerless having bad manners; boorish 0
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Origin of mannerless
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75, mannerless is from the late Middle English word manerles. See manner1, -less
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Parts of speech for Mannerless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mannerless popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mannerless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mannerless
adj mannerless
- abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
- barbaric — If you describe someone's behaviour as barbaric, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is extremely cruel or uncivilized.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- boorish — Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude.
- coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
adjective mannerless
- wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
Antonyms for mannerless
adj mannerless
- cultured — If you describe someone as cultured, you mean that they have good manners, are well educated, and know a lot about the arts.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
adjective mannerless
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
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