ungenteel

adjective

Definition of ungenteelnext
1
as in nonaristocratic

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2
as in improper

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3
as in uncivilized

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ungenteel
  1. humble
  2. improper
  3. uncivilized
  4. ignoble
  5. inappropriate
  6. barbarous
  7. common
  8. indecent
Adjective
  • Apologies Gen Z loves accountability, and this was a big night for the humble apology.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dolly understood the memory and emotion that can be imbued in even the most humble pieces of clothing.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of humble
Adjective
  • The tactic is especially prevalent among the department’s elite Metropolitan Division and anti-gang units, several of which have come under investigation in recent years for failing to document the stops and improper searches.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Green curry, red curry and peanut sauce had to be thrown out as they were improperly stored and held at improper temperatures.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of improper
Adjective
  • But the show repeatedly undercuts that point of view by halfway reinforcing the age-old American assumption that crime is born of poor individual choices among an uncivilized populace, not of poverty, desperation, and preservation, both self and communal.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
  • Colonial technology came for his kingdom, regardless, and the forces of modernity ended up demonizing those who didn’t embrace technology as backward and uncivilized.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of uncivilized
Adjective
  • The prizes’ name is a reference to Ignatius (Ig) Nobel—a fictional character said to be a distant cousin of Swedish inventor and industrialist Alfred Nobel, for whom the Nobel Prizes are named—and is also a pun on the word ignoble.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Definition of ignoble
Adjective
  • Justice Department attorneys have argued that a restraining order would be inappropriate and that the legal challenge was premature, as federal agencies had yet to issue public guidance on how the president's directive would be implemented.
    — Kristina Cooke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • The chaos in Ithaca may be political and ethical—a violation of custom—but stretches of the poem are barbarous and wild, beyond civilized life altogether.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Seeking to eliminate Berber forces in the barren mountains of northern Morocco, seven soldiers obediently follow their fanatical sergeant (Víctor Clavijo) into barbarous depths of depravity.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Definition of barbarous
Adjective
  • Some common laser problems can already be corrected automatically.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Power outlet placement is a common sticking point for electric versions.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • Among the additional counts against Andrew are allegations of making or distributing indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The additional charges filed last month against Andrew Tate include seven counts of rape, 15 counts of making or distributing indecent images of children and four counts of possession of extreme pornography.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of indecent
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“Ungenteel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungenteel. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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