Uncouther: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncouther

 

[ สŒnหˆkuหฮธ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social situations

The word 'uncouth' describes a person or behavior that is lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. It is often used to refer to someone who is awkward, clumsy, or ill-mannered. Such characteristics can manifest in speech, actions, or even appearance, making the individual appear socially awkward or out of place. This term carries a negative connotation and is typically used to criticize someone's behavior in a social setting.

Synonyms

boorish, ill-mannered, loutish, uncivilized

Examples of usage

  • His uncouth behavior at the dinner party was embarrassing.
  • She found his uncouth remarks to be offensive.
  • The uncouth appearance of the guests raised eyebrows.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncouther" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconhecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅเคžเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbekannt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak dikenal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฝะฐะนะพะผะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieznany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœช็Ÿฅใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inconnu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desconocido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilinmeyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ ค์ง€์ง€ ์•Š์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุนุฑูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neznรกmรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neznรกmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœช็Ÿฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neznan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพekktur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะณั–ัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ namษ™lum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desconocido

Etymology

The word 'uncouth' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'uncลซรฐ,' which literally means 'unknown' or 'strange.' The prefix 'un-' indicates negation, while 'cลซรฐ,' related to the Old English 'cลซรฐe,' means 'known' or 'familiar.' Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to conduct that is socially awkward or unrefined, as it often represented behaviors that were unfamiliar or unacceptable in polite society. By the 16th century, 'uncouth' was being used to describe people whose manners were considered inappropriate or crude. Throughout its history, the term has retained its negative connotation, often used in literature and everyday speech to criticize those who do not conform to societal norms of politeness or decorum.