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uncouth
[uhn-kooth]
adjective
awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly.
uncouth behavior; an uncouth relative who embarrasses the family.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:strange and ungraceful in appearance or form.
unusual or strange.
Synonyms: ,
uncouth
/ ʌˈːθ /
adjective
lacking in good manners, refinement, or grace
Other Word Forms
- uncouthly adverb
- uncouthness noun
- ܲˈdzܳٳԱ noun
- ܲˈdzܳٳ adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of uncouth1
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Example Sentences
George Steffes, who served as Reagan’s legislative director in Sacramento, allowed as how the loudly and proudly uncouth Trump was “180 degrees” from the politely mannered Reagan.
These days, “‘Housewives’ trip” is synonymous with the most outlandish, uncouth, highly compelling television that the reality genre has to offer.
It was classic Alatorre: uncompromising, uncouth and unapologetic in the name of exerting his influence to better Latinos.
They say it is "blokey", "lowbrow" and fuels the stereotype that Australians are bogans - local slang for an uncouth person of low social status.
Lincoln in 1860, as he entered the forge with its licking flames, was an ungainly, uncouth, mocked and widely hated man.
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