Mannerless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈma-nər/ man·ner

Meaning & Definition of Mannerless

Mannerless (noun)

  1. a characteristic or customary mode of acting, custom
  2. a mode of procedure or way of acting, fashion
  3. method of artistic execution or mode of presentation, style

Mannerless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in rude, discourteous

    similar: discourteous, impolite, misleared (chiefly Scottish), rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly, doltish, oafish, stupid, awkward, ungainly, beastly, bestial, tasteless, vulgar, coarse, ill-bred, uncultivated, unpolished, unrefined, unsophisticated, boorish, churlish, classless, cloddish, clownish, loutish, uncouth
    opposite: couth, cultivated, polished, refined, sophisticated, well-bred, classy, courtly, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, civil, courteous, polite

Related Entry: Manner (noun)

Manner is a different word from Mannerless. The synonyms below are for manner, not for mannerless.

  1. personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting

    "the young man's impeccable manners are an unmistakable sign of a good upbringing"

    similar: etiquette, form, mores, proprieties
    related: amenities, civilities, pleasantries, bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien, courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness, formalities, protocol, rules, air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence, custom, habit, pattern, practice, trick, way, wont, convention, fashion, mode, style

  2. a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

    "the former doctor writes his novels very much in the manner of someone who is used to observing the smallest details"

    similar: fashion, locution, mode, phraseology, style, tone, vein
    related: address, delivery, elocution, colloquialism, regionalism, acceptation, connotation, denotation, expression, idiom

  3. a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

    "fish and all manner of sea life on view at the aquarium"

    similar: breed, class, description, feather, genre, ilk, kidney, kind, like, nature, order, sort, species, strain, stripe, type, variety
    related: model, sample, specimen, bracket, bunch, category, division, family, grade, group, grouping, lot, persuasion, rank(s), set, suite

  4. the means or procedure for doing something

    "you happened to reach the correct answer, but the manner by which you solved the problem was all wrong"

    similar: approach, fashion, form, how, method, methodology, recipe, strategy, style, system, tack, tactics, technique, way
    related: mode, modus operandi, blueprint, design, game, game plan, ground plan, intrigue, layout, line, model, plan, plot, program, route, scheme, expedient, move, shift, step, practice, process, routine, policy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mannerless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mannerless:

Chiefly Scottish: misleared
discourteous, impolite, rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly, doltish, oafish, stupid, awkward, ungainly, beastly, bestial, tasteless, vulgar, coarse, ill-bred, uncultivated, unpolished, unrefined, unsophisticated, boorish, churlish, classless, cloddish, clownish, loutish, uncouth

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mannerless

Words with the opposite meaning of Mannerless:

couth, cultivated, polished, refined, sophisticated, well-bred, classy, courtly, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, civil, courteous, polite

Word Forms of Mannerless

Derived words: mannerless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Mannerless

Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand manual

First known use: 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mannerless

What does "Mannerless" mean?

"Mannerless" means a characteristic or customary mode of acting, custom. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a characteristic or customary mode of acting, custom.

What is another word for "Mannerless"?

Other words for "Mannerless" include discourteous, impolite, misleared, rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly and doltish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mannerless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mannerless"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mannerless". Common alternatives include discourteous, impolite, misleared, rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly, doltish, oafish and stupid.

What is the opposite of "Mannerless"?

Antonyms of "Mannerless" include couth, cultivated, polished, refined, sophisticated, well-bred, classy and courtly.

Is "Mannerless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mannerless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mannerless"?

"Mannerless" is pronounced /ˈma-nər/ and divided into syllables as man·ner.

What is the origin of the word "Mannerless"?

"Mannerless" comes from Middle English manere, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *manuaria, from Latin, feminine of manuarius of the hand, from manus hand manual. First known use: 12th century.

What is another word for "Mannerless" meaning "as in rude, discourteous"?

When "Mannerless" (adjective) means as in rude, discourteous, synonyms include discourteous, impolite, misleared, rude, uncivil and ungracious. Opposites in this sense include couth, cultivated, polished and refined.