Synonyms for

Uncouth

Verb / ˈʌˈnku:θ / Another word for uncouth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

Synonyms & similar words

common coarse roughcut vulgar awkward clumsy boorish crude rude gruff ill-mannered uncivilized unpolished unsophisticated vulgar bizarre peculiar weird unrefined barbarous rough uncivil ungainly ungraceful

Example sentences

  1. The uncouth man belched loudly at the fancy dinner party.
  2. The girl was embarrassed by her uncouth uncle's behavior.
  3. The uncouth boy spit out his food at the dinner table.
  4. The uncouth tourists loudly talked and laughed during the museum tour.
  5. The uncouth driver honked his horn aggressively at the slow-moving car.

Quotes

  • I have nothing against the uncouth, as long as they stay out of sight.
  • I have an uncouth, untutored kind of mind.
  • I was born uncouth, and I'm going to die uncouth.

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