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uncivilised

/ʌnˈsɪv.əl.aɪzd/

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adjective

/ʌnˈsɪv.əl.aɪzd/B2formalbritish
  • ruОписывает человека или общество, считающееся лишённым культуры, образования или социального развития.

Describes a person or society considered to be lacking in culture, education, or social development.

  1. Lacking cultural developmentB2formal

    Not having the social, cultural, or technological development considered advanced or modern.

    ruНецивилизованный

    • The explorers described the remote tribe as uncivilised, but that view is now considered biased.
    • Many ancient societies were wrongly labeled uncivilised by colonial powers.
    • The term 'uncivilised' is often used to justify unfair treatment of other cultures.

    Synonymsbarbarianbarbaricbarbarousprimitivesavageunculturedwild

    Antonymsadvancedcivilisedcivilizedculturedrefined

  2. Rude or barbaric behaviorB2formal

    Behaving in a way that is considered rude, violent, or lacking basic manners.

    ruНецивилизованный

    • His uncivilised behavior at the dinner party shocked everyone.
    • The prisoners were subjected to uncivilised treatment.
    • It is uncivilised to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

    Synonymsbarbaricbrutishcoarsecrudeill-manneredrudesavageuncouthunmannerlyvulgar

    Antonymscivilcivilizedcourteousculturedgentlegraciousmannerlypoliterefined

Forms
  • more uncivilised comparative form
  • most uncivilised superlative form