Uncivilized
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Uncivilized is an adjective meaning Not having developed a civilization.
Meaning
Not having developed a civilization.
More Meanings
- Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
- Lacking good manners.
- simple past and past participle of uncivilize
Example Sentences
utterly uncivilized
uncivilized behavior
They described the practice as uncivilized.
The explorers wrote about the so-called uncivilized tribes.
Word Forms
- uncivilised
Synonyms for uncivilized
Depending on context, synonyms include barbaric, pagan, uncultivated, animalistic, barbarian, barbarious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barbaric, barbarian, savage, wild, noncivilized, barbarous.
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