caddishness
Definition
Noun: The quality or state of being caddish; behaviour that is ungentlemanly, rude, or dishonourable, especially in social or romantic contexts.
Usage Examples
- (His ungentlemanly behaviour was obvious.)
- (She was surprised by the rudeness and lack of courtesy in his comments.)
- (The book examines the dishonourable conduct of the main character.)
Advanced Usage
"a streak of caddishness": a tendency or inclination toward rude or dishonourable behaviour.
- Despite his charm, he had a streak of caddishness that often alienated others. (He had a natural tendency to act ungentlemanly.)
"caddishness toward someone": ungentlemanly behaviour directed at a specific person.
- His caddishness toward his former colleagues was widely criticized. (His rude treatment of his ex-colleagues was condemned.)
Variants and Related Words
Caddish (adj): behaving in an ungentlemanly or dishonourable way.
- His caddish conduct at the party embarrassed everyone. (His rude behaviour was shameful.)
Cad (n): a person, typically a man, who behaves dishonourably or ungentlemanly.
- He was known as a cad for his habit of breaking promises. (He was considered a dishonourable man.)
Synonyms
- Rudeness: lack of courtesy or politeness.
- Dishonour: lack of honour or integrity.
- Vulgarity: lack of refinement or good taste.
- Boorshness: crude or insensitive behaviour.
Related Idioms
"A cad's behaviour": behaviour typical of a dishonourable man.
- Leaving her alone in a dangerous situation was a cad's behaviour. (It was an ungentlemanly act.)
"To play the cad": to act in a dishonourable or rude manner.
- He played the cad by insulting the host. (He behaved rudely and ungentlemanly.)