as in boorish
having or showing crudely insensitive or impolite manners
I object not so much to what he did as the classless way he did it
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Recent Examples of classless
Communism, on the other hand, advocates for a classless society where all property is communally owned.
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H. Sami Karaca, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Their classless behavior is almost unbelievable at times.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2024
More recently, Venezuela’s disastrous efforts under Presidents Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro to pursue a classless society through expropriations and unsustainable spending ultimately chased away businesses, private investment, and most of the middle class.
—Luis Alberto Moreno, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
India’s government has been embroiled in a decades-long conflict with Maoist rebel groups, also known as Naxals, who launch attacks on government forces in an attempt to overthrow the state and usher in a classless society.
—Manveena Suri, CNN, 27 Apr. 2023
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H. Sami Karaca, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Their classless behavior is almost unbelievable at times.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2024
More recently, Venezuela’s disastrous efforts under Presidents Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro to pursue a classless society through expropriations and unsustainable spending ultimately chased away businesses, private investment, and most of the middle class.
—Luis Alberto Moreno, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
India’s government has been embroiled in a decades-long conflict with Maoist rebel groups, also known as Naxals, who launch attacks on government forces in an attempt to overthrow the state and usher in a classless society.
—Manveena Suri, CNN, 27 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classless
Adjective
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His boorish behavior was condemned by others silently and did not affect the solemnity of the ceremony.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Mia promises not to ask for help or do anything stupid.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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If the producers manage to create another roof moment, Torin and his stupid little hats are cooked.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Salary dumps can feel uncouth, and Miller could have brought back a lottery-ticket prospect.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This includes uncouth habits like bad hygiene, inconsiderate acts like being self-centered or a violation of social norms.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The writer might have been reminded of Napoleon III, who hovers in the background of the novel as a sinister, clownish figure.—
Graham Robb,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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Orange cats, particularly tabbies like Butter, are known for their quirky and often clownish personalities.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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This was like loutish English tourists turning up unannounced and urinating in the holy water.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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And Gandolfini, who died of a heart attack in 2013 at age 51, was the show’s tempestuous soul, playing a loutish killer with a quick temper and sad eyes.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Man City’s marketing arm at first fretted about Haaland’s reputation for giving churlish interviews.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
31 July 2025
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The churlish comments appeared to have come from conservative activists, or from bots on social media that generate partisan messages, still chafing that Burrows ascended to the speaker's desk with the support of more Democratic House members than Republicans.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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By The Athletic’s count, over nine innings during the Yankees’ 6-2 win over the Mets, those fans aimed the same vulgar chant at Soto a whopping 38 times.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Because at the time, Madonna was seen as this controversial and sort of vulgar character.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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“Classless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classless. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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