Boorishness

Quick meaning: Boorishness is a noun meaning The state or characteristic of being a boor or of being boorish; boorish behaviour.

Meaning

The state or characteristic of being a boor or of being boorish; boorish behaviour.

Example Sentences

No refinement in him would now have surprised her; but neither would any outbreak of boorishness.

From the first the Russian had exhibited every trait of his true character—selfishness, boorishness, arrogance, cowardice, and lust.

Unfortunately, there were moments of pure indulgence, drunken boorishness and rambling unintelligible poetry midway through the evening.

Word Forms

• boorishnesses

Synonyms for boorishness

Depending on context, synonyms include uncouthness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncouthness, boarishness, boisterousness, booziness, bourgeoisness, brusqueness.

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