uncivilized

The word “uncivilized” has 4 syllables: un-civ-i-lized

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/

What is synonym and antonym for uncivilized?

In the thesaurus, “uncivilized” has 45 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for uncivilized along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for uncivilized

Neandertal
Neanderthal
barbarian
barbaric
barbarous
boorish
brutish
churlish
coarse
crass
crude
discourteous
disrespectful
gross
heathen
heathenish
ill-bred
impertinent
impolite
loutish
mannerless
natural
outrageous
philistine
primitive
rough
rude
rugged
savage
uncivil
unconscionable
uncontrolled
uncouth
uncultivated
uncultured
uneducated
ungodly
unholy
unmannered
unpolished
unrefined
unsophisticated
vulgar
wicked
wild

Antonyms for uncivilized

civilized
courteous
cultured
decent
domesticated
enlightened
genteel
humane
kind
mannerly
nice
polished
polite
refined
respectful
semicivilized
sophisticated
urbane
well-bred

Meanings of uncivilized

adjective
1. Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
2. Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
3. Used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate.

Example Sentences

The villagers were offended when their traditions were described as uncivilized by outsiders.
He believes that littering in public places is a sign of uncivilized behavior.
The documentary explored the notion of what it means to be "civilized" versus uncivilized.
Using violence to solve disputes is often seen as an uncivilized approach.
They viewed the ancient ruins as a testament to how even "primitive" societies were far from uncivilized.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uncivilized, such as: Neandertal, Neanderthal, barbarian, barbaric, barbarous, boorish, brutish.

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