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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʊnˈʁɪtɐlɪç
"Es galt als unritterlich, den Gegner im ungedeckten Moment anzugreifen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lacking honor, courtesy, or consideration, especially toward women; failing to display the qualities of a chivalrous knight.
"He was criticized for his unchivalrous behavior when he refused to help her carry her heavy bags." - 2
Not conforming to ideals of fair play, gallantry, or sportsmanship.
"Spreading rumors behind his opponent's back was an entirely unchivalrous way to win the election."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the prefix un- (Old English 'un-', meaning not) combined with chivalrous, which stems from the Old French 'chevalerie' (knighthood, horsemanship) and ultimately the Late Latin ' caballarius' (horseman). The term evolved from describing medieval knightly code and courtesy to denoting a general lack of honor, courtesy, and polite behavior toward others, especially women.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Unchivalrous" is said worldwide
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peu galant
Transliteration: pø ɡalɑ̃
"Son attitude peu galant a choqué tous les invités présents."
unritterlich
Transliteration: ʊnˈʁɪtɐlɪç
"Es galt als unritterlich, den Gegner im ungedeckten Moment anzugreifen."
scortese
Transliteration: skorˈteze
"Il suo comportamento fu giudicato scortese e privo di cavalleria."
poco caballeroso
Transliteration: ˈpoko kaβaʝeˈɾoso
"Fue un gesto poco caballeroso por su parte."
incavalheiresco
Transliteration: ĩ.ka.va.ʎejˈɾɛs.ku
"A sua atitude foi considerada incavalheiresco e desrespeitosa."
अशिष्ट
Transliteration: ashisht
"उसका यह व्यवहार बहुत अशिष्ट और वीरोचित गुणों के विपरीत था।"
缺乏骑士风度的
Transliteration: quēfá qíshì fēngdù de
"他的行为被认为是非常缺乏骑士风度的。"
신사적이지 않은
Transliteration: sinsajeogiji anheun
"그의 신사적이지 않은 행동은 많은 사람들의 눈살을 찌푸리게 했다."
騎士道精神に反する
Transliteration: kishidō seishin ni hansuru
"女性に対する彼の態度は非常に騎士道精神に反するものだった。"
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