Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ill-mannered

Adjective
/ɪl ˈmænərd/
Definition
Having bad manners or behaving rudely; lacking polite behavior.
Examples
  • His ill-mannered comments during the meeting upset many of his colleagues.
  • Children who are ill-mannered often struggle to make friends.
  • The ill-mannered dog barked and jumped on everyone at the party.
Meaning
Describes someone who is not considerate of others and does not exhibit proper etiquette.
Synonyms
  • Rude
  • Impolite
  • Discourteous
  • Unrefined