Meaning & Definition of word "Boorish"
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Boorish
/ˈbʊrɪʃ/
adjective:
- 1. Rude, ill-mannered, and unsophisticated.
- Example: His boorish behavior at the dinner party embarrassed his friends.
- 2. Lacking refinement or cultivation; crude.
- Example: She found his boorish comments about art to be quite distasteful.
- 3. Uncultured or unpolished in manner.
- Example: The boorish treatment of the guests made them feel unwelcome and uncomfortable.
Etymology
Middle English 'boor', meaning 'rural laborer' or 'peasant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
boorish behavior:
Actions that are rude or ill-mannered.
a boorish attitude:
An outlook that lacks refinement or courtesy.
Related Words
boor:
A crude or ill-mannered person.
boorishness:
The quality of being boorish.
Slang Meanings of boorish
Meaning: A way to describe someone as a total jerk.
Example Sentence: Don't be such a boor; learn to be polite.
Meaning: Used to refer to someone who is hopelessly uncultured.
Example Sentence: He's a complete boor when it comes to art appreciation.