Uncivilized: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncivilized

 

[ ˌʌnˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not conforming to the norms of civilized society; uncultured, barbaric.

Synonyms

barbaric, savage, uncultured

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Not refined or polished; lacking in sophistication.

Synonyms

crude, rough, unpolished

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,461, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.