Boorishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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boorishly
[ ˈbʊrɪʃli ]
manner of behavior
Boorishly is an adverb that describes actions or behaviors that are rude, insensitive, or socially awkward. It often implies a lack of refinement or sophistication and may be used to characterize someone who behaves in a crude or ill-mannered way. This term is derived from 'boor', which refers to a person who is unmannerly or unrefined. When someone acts boorishly, they tend to disregard social norms and courtesies, making them appear ungracious or obnoxious.
Synonyms
bluntly, crudely, ill-manneredly, rude, uncouth
Examples of usage
- He spoke boorishly during the dinner party, interrupting others.
- Her boorishly loud laughter turned heads at the quiet café.
- They boorishly debated without considering others' feelings.
Translations
Translations of the word "boorishly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira grosseira
🇮🇳 बुज़दिलाना
🇩🇪 grobschlächtig
🇮🇩 secara kasar
🇺🇦 грубо
🇵🇱 chamsko
🇯🇵 粗雑に
🇫🇷 de manière grossière
🇪🇸 de manera grosera
🇹🇷 kaba bir şekilde
🇰🇷 무례하게
🇸🇦 بشكل فظ
🇨🇿 hrubě
🇸🇰 hrubo
🇨🇳 粗鲁地
🇸🇮 grobo
🇮🇸 grófu
🇰🇿 қаталдықпен
🇬🇪 კერძო
🇦🇿 kobud şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera grosera
Etymology
The word 'boorishly' originates from the noun 'boor', which has its roots in the Dutch word 'boer', meaning 'farmer' or 'peasant'. Historically, the term carried a negative connotation, reflecting the perceived rudeness and lack of refinement associated with rural or agricultural laborers when compared to urban elites. The transition from 'boor' to 'boorish' and subsequently 'boorishly' highlights a shift in language usage where the term became a descriptor for behavior that is socially unacceptable or lacking in manners. The adverb form emerged to further specify that actions or attitudes derived from such boorish character traits are being exhibited. This etymology emphasizes the social class distinctions and the associated behaviors, reshaping how we view rudeness in varying contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,309, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.