Uncultured

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkʌlʧərd/

Definitions of uncultured

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncultured' describes someone or something lacking in culture or refinement

Example Sentences

A1 She felt uncomfortable in the uncultured surroundings.

A2 The uncultured behavior of the tourists was frowned upon by the locals.

B1 The uncultured manners of the new employee were quickly addressed by the supervisor.

B2 Despite his wealth, his uncultured speech and actions made him unpopular among the elite.

C1 The uncultured remarks made by the politician caused a scandal in the media.

C2 Her uncultured taste in art was evident in the gaudy decorations of her mansion.

Examples of uncultured in a Sentence

formal The uncultured behavior of the tourists offended the locals.

informal I can't believe how uncultured some people can be.

slang She's so uncultured, she doesn't even know who Shakespeare is.

figurative His mind was like an uncultured field, barren of knowledge and enlightenment.

Grammatical Forms of uncultured

• past tense: uncultured
• plural: uncultured
• comparative: more uncultured
• superlative: most uncultured
• present tense: uncultured
• future tense: will be uncultured
• perfect tense: have been uncultured
• continuous tense: being uncultured
• singular: uncultured
• positive degree: uncultured
• infinitive: to be uncultured
• gerund: unculturing
• participle: uncultured

Origin and Evolution of uncultured

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncultured' originates from the Latin word 'incultus', which means 'not cultivated' or 'not refined'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncultured' has evolved to refer to someone lacking in education, refinement, or sophistication, rather than just someone who is not cultivated or refined in a literal sense.