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country-bred

/ˈkʌn.tri ˌbred/

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adjective

/ˈkʌn.tri ˌbred/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, описывающий кого-то или что-то, выросшего или рожденного в сельской местности, часто подразумевающий деревенские или неотесанные качества.

An old-fashioned term describing someone or something raised or born in the countryside, often implying rustic or unsophisticated qualities.

  1. Rough and uncouthB2informal

    Having manners or behavior that are considered unsophisticated, coarse, or lacking refinement, often associated with rural upbringing.

    ruДеревенский

    • His country-bred manners were evident at the formal dinner.
    • She found his country-bred speech charming but unpolished.
    • The character in the novel was portrayed as country-bred and blunt.

    Synonymsboorishchurlishcloddishcoarsecrudeloutishprovincialrusticuncouthunsophisticated

    Antonymscivilizedcourtlyculturedelegantgraciouspolishedrefinedsophisticatedsuaveurbane

Forms
  • more country-bred comparative form
  • most country-bred superlative form