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uncouth

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/ʌnˈkuːθ/ · un-couth

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

اچھے آداب، نفاست یا grace کی کمی ہونا۔

اجنبی

ajnabi

Synonyms

rudecrudeawkwardبے ادبیبے ڈھنگاخام

Antonyms

culturedrefinedpolishedمہذبنفیسخوش گو

Common Collocations

  • uncouth behavior
  • uncouth manners
  • uncouth laughter

Example Sentences

His uncouth behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the party.

اس کا اجنبی برتاؤ پارٹی میں سب کو غیر آرام دہ بنا دیا۔

Us ka ajnabi bartao party mein sab ko ghr aaram dah bana diya.

She found his uncouth comments offensive and inappropriate.

اسے اس کے بے ادبی تبصرے ناگوار اور بے موقع لگے۔

Use is ke be adabi tabsaray naghwar aur be mauqa lage.

In a refined society, uncouth actions are often looked down upon.

ایک مہذب معاشرے میں بے ڈھنگے عمل کو اکثر ناپسند کیا جاتا ہے۔

Ek mahezab muashray mein be dhange amal ko aksar napasand kiya jata hai.

Easily Confused With

uncouthly:While 'uncouth' describes a quality of being rude or awkward, 'uncouthly' refers to the manner in which one acts in such a way.

Word Family

uncouthness
nounاجنبی پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'uncouth' as 'un-couth' meaning 'not polite' or 'not cultured'.

Imagine someone at a formal dinner table, making loud noises while eating and spilling food – the epitome of uncouth behavior.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "uncūð" — unknown, unfamiliar

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from the Old English word 'uncūð,' which described someone or something that was not known or familiar, often implying a lack of refinement or cultivation.