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单词 ungallant
释义

ungallant

adjective

un·​gal·​lant
ˌən-gə-ˈlant,
-gə-ˈlänt,
-ˈga-lənt How to pronounce ungallant (audio)
: not marked by courtesy or valor : not gallant
Ungallant behavior toward a woman was not in his nature. Russell Baker
ungallantly adverb
Louisa, the innocent-seeming lady, has given him the clap—and so he ungallantly gives her the boot. Sameer Rahim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The Times made ungallant references to Taft’s heft, and to the chief reason for his visit, to see his sister. Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

ungallant

adjective

as in timorous

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • timorous
  • poltroon
  • pusillanimous
  • diffident
  • cowardly
  • unheroic
  • craven
  • coward
  • dastardly
  • spiritless
  • timid
  • gutless
  • nerveless
  • mousy
  • spineless
  • chickenhearted
  • lily-livered
  • yellow
  • mousey
  • fearful
  • skittish
  • chicken
  • apprehensive
  • uncourageous
  • fainthearted
  • careful
  • milk-livered
  • chicken-livered
  • unadventurous
  • cautious
  • nervous
  • anxious
  • shy
  • heedful
  • frightened
  • poor-spirited
  • scary
  • perturbed
  • unmanly
  • disquieted
  • prudent
  • upset
  • disturbed
  • unnerved
  • horrified
  • weakhearted
  • appalled
  • disconcerted
  • afraid
  • agitated
  • startled
  • panicked
  • terrified
  • scared
  • panic-stricken
  • worried
  • spooked
  • shocked
  • dismayed
  • wimpy
  • terrorized
  • concerned
  • weak

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gallant
  • brave
  • courageous
  • valorous
  • heroic
  • valiant
  • heroical
  • undaunted
  • intrepid
  • dauntless
  • bold
  • manful
  • stout
  • gutsy
  • stalwart
  • fearless
  • gutty
  • lionhearted
  • doughty
  • stouthearted
  • resolute
  • undauntable
  • unflinching
  • plucky
  • undeterred
  • unswerving
  • greathearted
  • determined
  • firm
  • gritty
  • undismayed
  • gamy
  • game
  • spirited
  • mettlesome
  • gamey
  • spunky
  • Spartan
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