Uncultured
(adjective)
- Not refined or developed; lacking in cultural sophistication or education.
- 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:
- The uncultured man showed little interest in art, music, or literature, and seemed content with a simple, unrefined lifestyle.
- Many people associate uncultured behavior with ignorance or a lack of manners and etiquette.
- The uncultured bacteria were unable to thrive in the presence of antibiotics and other harmful conditions.
- The uncultured regions of the world are often characterized by poverty, lack of education, and limited access to resources.
- The city's elite social circles looked down on those they deemed uncultured, regarding them as inferior and unrefined.