uncouth

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Learn the meaning of uncouth with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

uncouth

(adjective)

Meaning

lacking good manners or refinement

Example

"His uncouth behavior at the dinner party surprised everyone."

Synonyms

awkwarduncivilizedimpolite

Antonyms

gracefulpolitecultured

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'uncūth', meaning unfamiliar or strange.
Related word forms
  • adverb: uncouthly
  • noun: uncouthness

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