uncouth
word
Definition
Describes someone's behavior or speech as rude, lacking good manners, or socially awkward.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or literary. Often describes appearance, manners, or speech, not just one rude act. Stronger than 'impolite'; suggests roughness or ignorance. Common with 'behavior', 'manners', 'person'.
Spanish: tosco - grosero - incultoPortuguese (BR): rude - grosseiro - incultoPortuguese (PT): rude - grosseiro - incultoChinese (Simplified): 粗鲁 - 没教养Chinese (Traditional): 粗魯 - 沒教養Hindi: असभ्य - गंवारArabic: فظ - غير مهذب
Example Sentences
His uncouth language shocked everyone at the table.
basic
People thought his uncouth manners were rude.
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She found his jokes uncouth and offensive.
basic
The tourists' uncouth behavior embarrassed their guide.
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He may seem uncouth, but he has a good heart.
natural
Some people mistake being direct for being uncouth.
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