uncouth
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adjective \ən-ˈküth\Definition of UNCOUTH
1
a archaic : not known or not familiar to one : seldom experienced : uncommon, rare b obsolete : mysterious, uncanny
2
a : strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : outlandish b : lacking in polish and grace : rugged <uncouth verse> c : awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
— un·couth·ly adverb
— un·couth·ness noun
See Examples of UNCOUTH
- People thought he was uncouth and uncivilized.
- <will not tolerate any uncouth behavior, such as eating with one's mouth open>
Origin of UNCOUTH
Middle English, from Old English uncūth, from un- + cūth familiar, known; akin to Old High German kund known, Old English can know — more at can
First Known Use: before 12th century
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