Uncultured (adjective)

  1. Not refined or developed; lacking in cultural sophistication or education.
  2. Not cultured or produced by cultivation, as in agriculture or microbiology.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + cultured, which is derived from the verb 'culture' meaning to cultivate, refine, or develop.

Examples:

  1. The uncultured man showed little interest in art, music, or literature, and seemed content with a simple, unrefined lifestyle.
  2. Many people associate uncultured behavior with ignorance or a lack of manners and etiquette.
  3. The uncultured bacteria were unable to thrive in the presence of antibiotics and other harmful conditions.
  4. The uncultured regions of the world are often characterized by poverty, lack of education, and limited access to resources.
  5. The city's elite social circles looked down on those they deemed uncultured, regarding them as inferior and unrefined.
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