Uncivilized: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncivilized
[ ˌʌnˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd ]
behavior
Not conforming to the norms of civilized society; uncultured, barbaric.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was appalled by the uncivilized behavior of the guests at the party.
- The tribe was described as uncivilized due to their lack of technology and formal education.
appearance
Not refined or polished; lacking in sophistication.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old house had an uncivilized look with its overgrown garden and peeling paint.
- Her uncivilized manners made her stand out at the elegant dinner party.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncivilized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não civilizado
🇮🇳 असभ्य
🇩🇪 unzivilisiert
🇮🇩 tidak beradab
🇺🇦 нецивілізований
🇵🇱 niecywilizowany
🇯🇵 未開化
🇫🇷 non civilisé
🇪🇸 incivilizado
🇹🇷 medeniyetsiz
🇰🇷 비문명
🇸🇦 غير متحضر
🇨🇿 necivilizovaný
🇸🇰 necivilizovaný
🇨🇳 未开化
🇸🇮 neciviliziran
🇮🇸 ómenningarlegur
🇰🇿 өркениетсіз
🇬🇪 ცივილიზაციისგან დაცლილი
🇦🇿 mədəniyyətsiz
🇲🇽 incivilizado
Word origin
The word 'uncivilized' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'civilized', which comes from the Latin word 'civilis' meaning 'relating to citizens or a state'. The term has been used throughout history to describe societies or individuals that are considered to lack the norms and customs of a civilized society.
See also: civil, civilian, civilianization, civilianizing, civilisation, civility, civilization, civilly, incivility, uncivil.