adverb
- in a manner lacking courtesy, chivalry, or politeness, especially toward women
Examples
- He ungallantly refused to hold the door open for her.
- The gentleman ungallantly ignored her struggle with the heavy bags.
- She was disappointed when he ungallantly let her pay for dinner.
- The knight ungallantly abandoned his post when danger approached.
- He ungallantly interrupted her speech without apology.
- The host ungallantly seated himself before his female guests.