Boorish

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/

Definitions of boorish

adjective referring to behavior that is rude, insensitive, or uncultured

Example Sentences

A1 He was very boorish at the party, talking loudly and interrupting others.

A2 The boorish behavior of the man made everyone uncomfortable.

B1 Her boorish manners were evident when she refused to say please or thank you.

B2 The boorish comments he made during the meeting were completely inappropriate.

C1 Despite his intelligence, his boorish attitude often alienated those around him.

C2 The boorish behavior of the CEO reflected poorly on the company's image.

Examples of boorish in a Sentence

formal His boorish behavior at the dinner party was quite embarrassing.

informal Don't be so boorish, learn some manners!

slang He's always acting like a boor, it's so annoying.

figurative The dark clouds in the sky were a boorish reminder of the impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of boorish

• past tense: boorished
• plural: boorishes
• comparative: more boorish
• superlative: most boorish
• present tense: boorish
• future tense: will be boorish
• perfect tense: have been boorish
• continuous tense: is being boorish
• singular: boorish
• positive degree: boorish
• infinitive: to be boorish
• gerund: boorishing
• participle: boorished

Origin and Evolution of boorish

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'boorish' originated from the Middle English word 'boor', which meant a peasant or farmer. It was derived from the Old French word 'bure', meaning peasant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'boorish' evolved from simply referring to peasants or farmers to describing someone as rude, uncultured, or ill-mannered.