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

1. in an uncouth manner
   • uncouthly, he told stories that made everybody at the table wince