0 not graceful or polite, or not behaving in a way that is thought to be socially acceptable for a woman:
Because a governess is significantly a model for her pupils, the danger is that the unladylike governess, like the ideal one, will produce children in her own image.
It is a pity she is rather tomboyish and unladylike in her appearance.
They regarded her specifically as unladylike and incendiary.
Until the 1970s, female athletic competition was widely viewed as unnecessary and unladylike, even unhealthy.
Despite her father's complaint that such behavior was unladylike, she kept wild pets and learned to hunt.
The princesses have adventurous and free-spirited natures that are viewed as unladylike and non-proper by other members of the royal society.
Rilla has silly beliefs and ideas, and a fear of being unladylike.
Barry, however, would not lobby politicians because she considered such activity unladylike.
