uncivilized
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of a tribe or people) not yet civilized, esp preliterate
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lacking culture or sophistication
Other Word Forms
- uncivilizedly adverb
- uncivilizedness noun
Etymology
Origin of uncivilized
Example Sentences
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Instead, they expressed their hatred through euphemism and impersonal fearmongering, lest they be deemed uncivilized.
From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024
Why do they act so uncivilized in the luggage claim area?
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023
“What do they say, ‘anything else would be uncivilized?’
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2022
Before entering the city, Odysseus thinks to himself, "What kind of people have I come amongst? Are they cruel, savage, and uncivilized, or hospitable and humane?"
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022
“Who on earth is this dirty, uncouth, and uncivilized creature?” she demanded.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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