Synonyms for

Uncivilized

Verb / ʌˈnsɪvʌlaɪzd / Another word for uncivilized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not having a high level of culture or education; savage or barbaric.

Synonyms & similar words

wild savage uncivilised barbarian barbaric barbaric primitive savage uncultivated wild unrefined uncultured underdeveloped backwards uncivil uncultivable uncivilised feral heathen uncouth uncivilizable unpolished unruly unsophisticated untaught

Example sentences

  1. The cavemen were uncivilized and lived in caves.
  2. The explorer was shocked by the uncivilized behavior of the tribe.
  3. The uncivilized village had no electricity or running water.
  4. The wild animals in the jungle were uncivilized and dangerous.
  5. The uncivilized pirates attacked the peaceful ship.

Quotes

  • The uncivilized man is a potential beast.
  • The civilized man has a moral obligation to be skeptical, to demand the credentials of all statements that claim to be facts.
  • The difference between savage and civilized man is simply a difference in the mode of life imposed by the circumstances of environment.

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