Antonyms for
gentleman
Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
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No Antonyms Found for Gentleman

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All Definitions for Gentleman

Below are all the dictionary definitions of gentleman:

1Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
2(by extension
3Polite term of address) Any man.
4A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage
5(UK law) an armigerous man ranking below a knight.
6An amateur player, particularly one whose wealth permits him to forego payment.
7An amateur or dabbler in any field, particularly those of independent means.
8An effeminate or oversophisticated man.
9A surname transferred from the nickname.

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What are antonyms for gentleman?

Common antonyms for gentleman. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does gentleman have?

We have identified 0 antonyms for gentleman in our database. The English language often has multiple words with contrasting meanings.

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About antonyms for gentleman

Finding the right antonym for gentleman helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.", gentleman has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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