Boorish Meaning in English
word
ˈbʊɹɪʃ
BOOR-ish
bˈɔːɹɪʃ
BAWR-ish
Definition
Describes someone who is rude, insensitive, or behaves in an uncivilized or ill-mannered way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or semi-formal; likely to appear in critical descriptions or literature. Collocates with nouns describing behavior (e.g., 'boorish behavior', 'boorish remarks'). Strongly negative—implies lack of refinement or social grace.
Spanish: grosero - rudo - toscoPortuguese (BR): grosseiro - rude - toscoPortuguese (PT): grosseiro - rude - toscoChinese (Simplified): 粗鲁的 - 没礼貌的Chinese (Traditional): 粗魯的 - 沒禮貌的Hindi: असभ्य - अभद्रArabic: فظ - جلف - وقحBengali: অশিষ্ট - অভদ্রRussian: грубиянский - невоспитанныйJapanese: 無作法な - 無礼なVietnamese: thô lỗ - cục cằnKorean: 무례한 - 버릇없는Turkish: kaba - terbiyesizUrdu: بدتمیز - گنوارIndonesian: kasar - tidak sopan
Example Sentences
His boorish comments offended everyone at the table.
basic
People dislike his boorish manners.
basic
Don't be boorish to your classmates.
basic
His boorish sense of humor made the party uncomfortable.
natural
She left early because of his boorish behavior.
natural
I can't believe how boorish he was at the wedding—no manners at all!
natural