Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bad-mannered
adjective
/ˈbæd ˈmænərd/
Definition
Lacking good manners or social etiquette.
Examples
- His bad-mannered behavior at the dinner party surprised everyone.
- She was criticized for her bad-mannered response to the teacher’s feedback.
- Children who are bad-mannered often stress their parents in public places.
Meaning
Describing someone who behaves in a rude or inappropriate way in social situations.
Synonyms
- Rude
- Unmannerly
- Impolite
- Discourteous
- Uncivil
