uncultured

/'ʌn'kʌltʃəd/

Thân thiện

An uncultured person never visits museums or art galleries.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Lacking refinement, education, or knowledge in the arts and general intellectual development: Describes a person who has not acquired the cultural, artistic, or intellectual knowledge typically gained through education or exposure. 2. Unrefined or unsophisticated in manners, tastes, or interests: Indicates a lack of polish, sophistication, or awareness of social and cultural norms.

Usage

The word "uncultured" is used to describe a person, their behavior, or their tastes. It often carries a negative or judgmental connotation, implying a deficiency. It is typically used in more formal or critical contexts. - It is an adjective and is placed before a noun (e.g., an uncultured person) or after a linking verb (e.g., He seems uncultured).

Examples

• His uncultured remarks about the opera embarrassed his date.
• They were dismissed as uncultured tourists who showed no appreciation for the local history.
• She found his taste in music to be utterly uncultured.

Advanced Usage

• "Uncultured" vs. "Uncultivated": While both can refer to a lack of refinement, "uncultivated" can also literally refer to land that is not farmed. "Uncultured" is more specifically about human refinement and knowledge.
• Sociological Context: The term can be problematic as it may reflect cultural bias, privileging one set of cultural norms (e.g., Western classical arts) over others.

Variants and Related Words

• Uncultivated (adj): Similar to "uncultured," often used interchangeably, though it can emphasize a lack of development or polish.
• Philistine (n/adj): A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, often implying a deliberate disdain.
• Unrefined (adj): Lacking sophistication or good taste; coarse.
• Uneducated (adj): Not having been educated to a high standard; this is broader and focuses more on formal schooling than cultural knowledge.

Synonyms

• Unrefined
• Unpolished
• Unsophisticated
• Philistine (as an adjective)
• Boorish
• Ignorant (in the context of arts/culture)

Antonyms

• Cultured
• Cultivated
• Refined
• Sophisticated
• Educated
• Erudite

Idioms and Phrases

• "A cultural desert": This idiom describes a place or environment devoid of cultural activity or interest. An uncultured person might be said to inhabit or create such an environment.
  • He thought the small town was a cultural desert.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of persons) lacking art or knowledge

Từ đồng nghĩa

• artless
• uncultivated