CEFR C2

boorish

adjective

Meaning

Lacking good manners, refinement, or sensitivity; crude and ill-mannered.

Examples

His boorish behavior at the wedding was embarrassing for his family.
The waiter was incredibly boorish, ignoring our requests and speaking rudely.

Synonyms: rude, uncouth, loutish, churlish

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boorish (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

Definition

Lacking good manners, refinement, or sensitivity; crude and ill-mannered.

Examples

His boorish behavior at the wedding was embarrassing for his family.
The waiter was incredibly boorish, ignoring our requests and speaking rudely.
She found his constant interrupting and loud chewing to be boorish.

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