uncivilized
/ˌʌnsɪˈvaɪlɪzd/ · un.sil.i.ized
adjective
- Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured. The tribe lived in an uncivilized state, with little to no contact with the outside world.
- Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture. The guest's uncivilized behavior at the dinner party shocked the host.
- Used to describe behaviors deemed savage or inappropriate. The uncivilized treatment of animals in the factory farm sparked outrage among animal rights activists.
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Did you know? The word 'uncivilized' has been used to describe various cultures throughout history, including the ancient Greeks' perception of the 'barbarian' tribes on the outskirts of their civilization.