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   Un·couth

   /ˌənˈko͞oTH/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace: "he is unwashed, uncouth, and drunk most of the time"
   • ▪ (especially of art or language) lacking sophistication or delicacy: "uncouth sketches of peasants"
   • ▪ (of a place) uncomfortable, especially because of remoteness or poor conditions.

   Word Origin Old Englishuncūth ‘unknown’, from un-1 ‘not’ + cūth (past participle of cunnan ‘know, be able’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. uncouthly adverb
   • 2. uncouthness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of UNCOUTH is awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude. How to use uncouth in a sentence. History of Uncouth: From Unfamiliar to Outlandish.

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   Uncouth definition: awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly. See examples of UNCOUTH used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNCOUTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. disapproving uk / ʌnˈkuːθ / us / ʌnˈkuːθ / Add to word list. behaving in a rude, unpleasant way: She thought he was loud-mouthed and uncouth. Synonyms. coarse (RUDE) common. vulgar (RUDE) disapproving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not polite. rude He made a rude remark about the staff.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUNCOUTH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   behaving in a rude, unpleasant way: She thought he was loud-mouthed and uncouth. Synonyms. coarse (RUDE) common. vulgar (RUDE) disapproving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not polite. rude He made a rude remark about the staff.

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   adjective. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste. “an untutored and uncouth human being”. “an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy”. synonyms: coarse, common, rough-cut, vulgar. unrefined. (used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNCOUTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · If you describe a person as uncouth, you mean that their behaviour is rude, noisy, and unpleasant.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › uncouthUncouth - definition of uncouth by The Free Dictionary

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   Define uncouth. uncouth synonyms, uncouth pronunciation, uncouth translation, English dictionary definition of uncouth. adj. 1. Crude; unrefined. 2. Awkward or clumsy; ungraceful. 3. Archaic Foreign; unfamiliar. un·couth′ly adv. un·couth′ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary...

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   Definition of uncouth adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word uncouth, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    UNCOUTH meaning: behaving in a rude, unpleasant way. Learn more.