unmaidenly
Not demurely feminine
Unmaidenly describes behavior considered improper or unbecoming for a young woman—too bold, too forward, too sexual.
The word belongs to an era when female modesty was prized: Her unmaidenly laughter drew disapproving glances.
It sounds old-fashioned now, carrying assumptions about feminine virtue that feel dated.
Breaching feminine propriety norms
- indecorousViolating standards of propriety
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- immodestLacking proper restraint
- improperLacking in propriety
undignified · unbecoming · indelicate · unbefitting · unfeminine · coarse · vulgar · crass
Shamelessly bold
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unblushingLacking capacity for shame
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
unembarrassed · immodest · audacious · brash · impudent · bold-faced · unrepentant · defiant
Resisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- waywardStubbornly self-willed
contrary · insubordinate · unruly · ungovernable · recalcitrant · obstinate · stubborn · defiant
unladylike
Breaching feminine propriety norms
- indecorousViolating standards of propriety
- unseemlyInappropriate for the occasion
- immodestLacking proper restraint
improper · undignified · unbecoming · indelicate · unbefitting · unfeminine · coarse · vulgar · crass · uncouth
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unblushingLacking capacity for shame
- barefacedShamelessly bold or unconcealed
unapologetic · unembarrassed · immodest · audacious · brash · impudent · bold-faced · unrepentant · defiant · cheeky
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
wayward · contrary · insubordinate · unruly · ungovernable · recalcitrant · obstinate · stubborn · defiant · bold