inurbane

[ in-ur-beyn ]

adjective

1. not urbane; lacking in courtesy, refinement, etc.

inurbane

/ ˌɪnɜːˈbeɪn; ˌɪnɜːˈbænɪtɪ /

adjective

1. rare.
   not urbane; lacking in courtesy or polish

Derived Forms

• inurbanity, noun
• ˌinurˈbanely, adverb

Other Words From

• in·ur·ban·i·ty [in-ur-, ban, -i-tee], inur·baneness noun
• inur·banely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inurbane¹

First recorded in 1615–25; in- ³ + urbane

Example Sentences

If either party persists in refusal to confirm, and cannot show injury, that party's behavior is declared inurbane.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• barbaric
• churlish
• coarse
• impolite
• rude
• tasteless
• uncivilized
• vulgar