uncultivated

• Qualifie une terre non préparée pour les cultures, ou une personne manquant de culture, de raffinement ou d'éducation.

Describes land that has not been prepared for crops, or a person lacking in culture, refinement, or education.

1. Not farmed or tilledB2formal

   Describes land or fields that have not been prepared or used for growing crops.

   Non cultivé (terre non travaillée)

   • The uncultivated fields were overgrown with wild grass.
   • They left a portion of the land uncultivated to preserve the natural habitat.
   • The farmer decided to let the soil rest uncultivated for a season.

   Synonymesfallowunploweduntilledwastewild

   Antonymescultivatedplantedtilled

2. Lacking refinement or educationC1formal

   Describes a person who lacks artistic, intellectual, or social refinement.

   inculte

   • His uncultivated manners made him stand out at the formal dinner.
   • She was considered uncultivated because she had no interest in classical music.
   • The critic described the artist's early work as uncultivated and raw.

   Synonymesboorishcoarsecrudeignorantphilistineuncultureduneducatedunpolishedunrefinedunsophisticated

   Antonymescultivatededucatedpolishedrefinedsophisticatedurbane

3. Lacking intellectual tastesC1formal

   Characteristic of someone who does not have or appreciate intellectual or artistic pursuits.

   sans culture intellectuelle

   • He led an uncultivated life, preferring simple entertainment over books or art.
   • Her uncultivated tastes were evident in her choice of television shows.
   • The uncultivated audience showed little appreciation for the symphony.

   Synonymesboorishignorantlowbrowphilistineuncultureduneducatedunletteredunrefinedunsophisticated

   Antonymesaestheticcultivatedculturededucatedintellectualpolishedrefinedsophisticated