Boorish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbu̇r-ish/ boor·ish

Meaning & Definition of Boorish

Boorish (adjective)

  1. resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person, resembling or befitting a boor

Boorish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing crudely insensitive or impolite manners

    "boorish behavior, such as yelling for service in restaurants"

    similar: churlish, classless, cloddish, clownish, loutish, uncouth
    related: coarse, ill-bred, uncultivated, unpolished, unrefined, unsophisticated, tasteless, vulgar, beastly, bestial, doltish, oafish, stupid, discourteous, impolite, mannerless, misleared (chiefly Scottish), rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly, awkward, ungainly
    near: couth, cultivated, polished, refined, sophisticated, well-bred, classy, courtly, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, civil, courteous, polite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Boorish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Boorish:

churlish, classless, cloddish, clownish, loutish, uncouth

Related Words for Boorish

coarse, ill-bred, uncultivated, unpolished, unrefined, unsophisticated, tasteless, vulgar, beastly, bestial, doltish, oafish, stupid, discourteous, impolite, mannerless, misleared, rude, uncivil, ungracious, unmannerly, awkward, ungainly

Near Antonyms of Boorish

couth, cultivated, polished, refined, sophisticated, well-bred, classy, courtly, genteel, gentlemanly, ladylike, civil, courteous, polite

Word Forms of Boorish

Derived words: boorishly (adverb), boorishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Boorish

First known use: 1562

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Boorish

Frequently Asked Questions about Boorish

What does "Boorish" mean?

"Boorish" means resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person, resembling or befitting a boor. As an adjective, it is defined as: resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person, resembling or befitting a boor.

What is another word for "Boorish"?

Other words for "Boorish" include churlish, classless, cloddish, clownish, loutish and uncouth. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Boorish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Boorish"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Boorish". Common alternatives include churlish, classless, cloddish, clownish, loutish and uncouth.

How do you use "Boorish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Boorish" in a sentence: "boorish behavior, such as yelling for service in restaurants".

Is "Boorish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Boorish" is an adjective.

Is "Boorish" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Boorish" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Boorish"?

"Boorish" is pronounced /ˈbu̇r-ish/ and divided into syllables as boor·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Boorish"?

First known use: 1562.