ill-breeding

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ill-breeding

A child's ill-breeding was evident when he snatched a toy from another.

Definition

Noun: - Bad manners or impoliteness resulting from a lack of proper upbringing or education: The word "ill-breeding" refers to rude or coarse behavior that stems from ignorance of social conventions or a lack of good training in manners.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • His constant interruptions during the meeting were a clear sign of ill-breeding.
    • She was shocked by the ill-breeding displayed by the guest, who spoke with his mouth full.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to critique social behavior, implying a deficiency in one's background or education rather than a momentary lapse.
    • The novel's villain was marked not by evil intent alone, but by a profound ill-breeding that offended the aristocracy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ill-bred (adjective): Describing a person or their behavior as rude or uncouth due to poor upbringing.
    • He was an ill-bred fellow who rarely said "please" or "thank you."
  • Bad breeding (noun phrase): A near-synonymous phrase with a very similar meaning.
Synonyms
  • Discourtesy: Rude or impolite behavior.
  • Uncouthness: Lack of good manners, refinement, or grace.
  • Boorishness: Rough and bad-mannered behavior.
Antonyms
  • Good breeding: Politeness and sophistication resulting from a good upbringing.
  • Courtesy: Polite behavior that shows respect for other people.
  • Refinement: Elegance and sophistication in behavior or manner.
Related Idioms
  • While not a phrasal verb, the concept is related to the idiom "to be born in a barn", which is a humorous criticism of someone who has poor manners, especially leaving doors open.
    • Close the door! Were you born in a barn?
ill-breeding

A child's ill-breeding was evident when he snatched a toy from another.

Noun
  1. impoliteness resulting from ignorance

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