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uncivilized
/ ʌnˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzɪdlɪ; ʌnˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd /
adjective
- (of a tribe or people) not yet civilized, esp preliterate
- lacking culture or sophistication
Derived Forms
- ܲˈˌԱ, noun
- uncivilizedly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ܲ····· [uhn-, siv, -, uh, -lahy-zid-lee, -lahyzd-], adverb
- ܲ·i·e·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of uncivilized1
Example Sentences
Attempting to construe the uncivilized and norms-busting battle that Democrats found themselves in, Garcia likened the politics of Trump's second term to a "bar fight."
Some may find that idea revolting, a belief often, if unknowingly, steeped in colonialism and the notion that eating insects is "uncivilized."
“In view of Gao’s uncivilized visit and his behavior that may cause harm to giant pandas, he is prohibited from entering the panda base … for life,” the notice said.
“My mom says the way they practice...is uncivilized.”
Surely not — why, antisemitism is uncivilized, and L.A. was a civilized town.
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