lowbred
Definition
Adjective: * Lacking in refinement, good manners, or grace; coarse, vulgar, or ill-mannered. This word describes a person whose behavior, speech, or demeanor is considered uncultured, rude, or indicative of poor upbringing. It is a formal and often offensive term.
Usage
The word "lowbred" is used as an adjective to describe a person's character or behavior. It is a strong, critical term and is considered archaic and highly pejorative in modern English. It is rarely used in polite or formal conversation today.
Examples
- His lowbred comments shocked everyone at the formal dinner.
- She was appalled by the lowbred manners of her new neighbor.
- The critic dismissed the actor's performance as lowbred and lacking sophistication.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a class-conscious or snobbish context to imply that someone's lack of refinement is due to their inferior social background or upbringing.
- It is more commonly found in historical literature or period dramas than in contemporary speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Ill-bred (adj.): A slightly more common synonym with the same meaning.
- Uncouth (adj.): Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
- Vulgar (adj.): Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
- Coarse (adj.): Rough or harsh in texture or manner; not polite.
Synonyms
Uncouth, vulgar, coarse, ill-mannered, unrefined, rude, boorish, uncultured.
Antonyms
Refined, cultivated, polished, genteel, well-bred, courteous, sophisticated.
Adjective
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(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
