uncouth
adjective | /uncouth/
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; uncivilized or unrefined
uncouth
adjective | /uncouth/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMlacking good manners, refinement, or grace; uncivilized or unrefined
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"His uncouth manners shocked the formal guests."
"The uncouth graffiti marred an otherwise pleasant street."
Mnemonic Trick
UNCOUTH → UN + COOTH (no ease) — lacking polish or refinement.
Etymology
From Old English uncūth “unknown, strange.”
Used for unrefined or awkward behaviour.
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