ungallant

Not properly courteous

Ungallant means not gallant—lacking the courtesy, bravery, or chivalrous attention traditionally expected toward women.

An ungallant man fails to offer his seat, ignores social graces, or speaks dismissively: It would be ungallant to mention her age.

The word carries an old-fashioned flavor, since gallantry itself has faded as a social expectation.

discourteous

impolite

Lacking good manners

boorish · uncouth · rude · crass · ill-mannered · ungracious · tactless · indelicate · brusque · curt

unchivalrous

unheroic

Lacking bravery or distinction

ignoble · base · caddish · unworthy · neglectful · inattentive · thoughtless · selfish · ungenerous · unkind

callous

insensitive

Unaware of others' emotions

unsympathetic · indifferent · inconsiderate · unkind · cruel · harsh · dismissive · contemptuous · disdainful · belittling

Opposites
chivalrous courtesy

ungallantgallant

Courageously attentive and refined

chivalrous · courteous · gentlemanly · courtly · gracious

bravery and honor

ungallantgallant

Courageously attentive and refined

valiant · brave · courageous · noble · heroic

nobility of character

ungallantnoble

Titled or virtuous

benevolent · honorable · magnanimous · generous · kind

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G