Synonyms of boor

boor

noun

ˈbu̇r 

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others

a loudmouthed boor who embarrassed his family at every social event they attended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bastard
• jerk
• clown
• dog
• idiot
• skunk
• lout
• joker
• moron
• brute
• louse
• rat
• creep
• cad
• beast
• bounder
• rotter
• heel
• swine
• fool
• snake
• brat
• toad
• schmuck
• cretin
• vermin
• cur
• scumbag
• bugger
• scum
• so-and-so
• blighter
• sod
• stinker
• churl
• buzzard
• reptile
• varmint
• nuisance
• villain
• slob
• pill
• hound
• dirtbag
• fink
• barbarian
• slime
• sleazebag
• bleeder
• son of a gun
• crud
• scuzzball
• slimeball
• sleazeball
• sleaze
• savage
• wretch
• chuff
• crumb
• vulgarian
• nerd
• loudmouth
• scoundrel
• stinkard
• rat fink
• imbecile
• dolt
• rascal
• lowlife
• caveman
• blockhead
• jackass
• ninny
• scab
• miscreant
• rogue
• roughneck
• scamp
• Neanderthal
• snob
• booby
• goon
• airhead
• doofus
• schmo
• insolent
• nitwit
• snot
• dork
• pest
• turkey
• dope
• nincompoop
• nut
• dink
• nit
• half-wit
• dweeb
• snip
• snoot
• birdbrain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hero
• gentleman
• lady
• heroine
• idol
• role model
• saint
• angel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boor

For their part, the Russians considered the Mizrahim—indeed, most Israelis—loud, uncultured boors. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024

Women like Feinstein and O’Connor bore the bruises of boors on their way to the top so that future generations wouldn’t suffer as much. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023

Trucco brings a sleazy menace to Rufus, an arrogant boor who underestimates how far Madeline and Roderick will go to usurp him. — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2023

Yes, cousin Sam is a stubborn boor, and Aunt Ellie drives you a little crazy with her nitpicking ways. — Country Living, 8 Mar. 2023