boorish

(bʊr'ĭsh)
adj.
Resembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior.

boorishly boor'ish·ly adv.
boorishness boor'ish·ness n.

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adjective

Lacking in delicacy or refinement: barbarian, barbaric, churlish, coarse, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, indelicate, philistine, rough, rude, tasteless, uncivilized, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar. See courtesy/discourtesy, smooth/rough.

adj

Definition: crude, awkward
Antonyms: charming, cultured, exciting, polite, refined, sophisticated

For a list of words related to boorish, see:

• Vulgar, Rude, Degenerate, or Wild

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