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- Dictionaryuncivilized/ʌnˈsɪvɪlʌɪzd/
adjective
- 1. (of a place or people) not socially, culturally, or morally advanced: "they pitied us for leaving the Smoke for such uncivilized remoteness"
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UNCIVILIZED definition: 1. not suitable for a well developed, peaceful society where people are treated fairly: 2. not…. Learn more.
1. : not civilized: such as. a. somewhat old-fashioned : not polite, reasonable, or respectable : objectionable according to social norms. uncivilized language/behavior. often used humorously. We were awakened at an uncivilized hour.
Uncivilized definition: not civilized or cultured; barbarous.. See examples of UNCIVILIZED used in a sentence.
UNCIVILIZED meaning: 1. not suitable for a well developed, peaceful society where people are treated fairly: 2. not…. Learn more.
Uncivilized means wild and barbaric, although people also use it to mean impolite. The uncivilized three-year-olds ate lasagna with their hands and then chased the cat around the house before their parents intervened.
If you describe someone's behaviour as uncivilized, you find it unacceptable, for example because it is very cruel or very rude.
Define uncivilized. uncivilized synonyms, uncivilized pronunciation, uncivilized translation, English dictionary definition of uncivilized. adj. Not civilized; barbarous. un·civ′i·liz′ed·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
(of people or places) not having developed a modern culture and way of life. I have worked in the wildest and most uncivilized parts of the world. opposite civilized. See uncivilized in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: uncivilized. Definition of uncivilized adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
uncivilized meaning, definition, what is uncivilized: behaviour that is uncivilized is rude or...: Learn more.
If you describe someone's behavior as uncivilized, you find it unacceptable, for example because it is very cruel or very rude. [ disapproval ] I think any sport involving harm to animals is barbaric and uncivilized.
