ill-bred

adjective

Definition of ill-brednext
1
as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste the ill-bred habit of chewing with the mouth open

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2
as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others only an ill-bred, conceited person would demand that everyone cater to their whims

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“Ill-bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-bred. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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