uncouthly
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Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that is lacking in refinement, grace, or good manners; in a crude, awkward, or boorish way.
Usage
The adverb "uncouthly" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action was done in a coarse, unrefined, or socially unacceptable manner. It is used to criticize behavior.
Examples
- He laughed uncouthly, with his mouth full of food.
- The guest uncouthly interrupted the host several times during the speech.
- She argued her point uncouthly, offending everyone in the room.
Advanced Usage
- "to behave uncouthly": to act in a generally rude or unrefined way.
- Despite his wealth, he often behaved uncouthly at formal events.
- "to speak uncouthly": to talk in a crude or ill-mannered fashion.
- The politician was criticized for speaking uncouthly about his opponents.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncouth (adjective): lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
- His uncouth behavior made him unpopular.
- Uncouthness (noun): the quality or state of being uncouth.
- The uncouthness of his remarks was shocking.
Synonyms
- Boorishly
- Crudely
- Coarsely
- Vulgarity
- Gracelessly
- Unrefinedly
Antonyms
- Politely
- Refinedly
- Gracefully
- Elegantly
- Courteously
Adverb
- in an uncouth manner
- uncouthly, he told stories that made everybody at the table wince