Incult — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /in-ˈkəlt/ in·cult

Meaning & Definition of Incult

Incult (adjective)

  1. coarse, uncultured

Incult (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in refinement or good taste

    "our incult ancestors, who dwelt in rude huts"

    similar: coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal (archaic), insensible, low, lowbred, lowbrow, raffish, rough, rough-hewn, roughneck, rude, rugged, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar
    related: boorish, churlish, cloddish, clownish, loutish, ungentlemanly, clumsy, lubberly, lumpish, oafish, inconsiderate, indelicate, insensitive, thoughtless, countrified, provincial, rustic, unsophisticated, graceless, inelegant, tacky, animallike, barbaric, barbarous, uncivilized, mannerless, unmannered, unmannerly
    opposite: civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth, tasteful, ultrarefined, well-bred
    near: aristocratic, courtly, patrician, elegant, graceful, restrained, considerate, gracious, sensitive, thoughtful, citified, sophisticated, urbane

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incult

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incult:

Archaic: illiberal
coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, insensible, low, lowbred, lowbrow, raffish, rough, rough-hewn, roughneck, rude, rugged, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incult

Words with the opposite meaning of Incult:

civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth, tasteful, ultrarefined, well-bred

Related Words for Incult

boorish, churlish, cloddish, clownish, loutish, ungentlemanly, clumsy, lubberly, lumpish, oafish, inconsiderate, indelicate, insensitive, thoughtless, countrified, provincial, rustic, unsophisticated, graceless, inelegant, tacky, animallike, barbaric, barbarous, uncivilized, mannerless, unmannered, unmannerly

Near Antonyms of Incult

aristocratic, courtly, patrician, elegant, graceful, restrained, considerate, gracious, sensitive, thoughtful, citified, sophisticated, urbane

Origin & Etymology of Incult

Latin incultus, from in- + cultus, past participle of colere to cultivate wheel

First known use: 1599

Frequently Asked Questions about Incult

What does "Incult" mean?

"Incult" means coarse, uncultured. As an adjective, it is defined as: coarse, uncultured.

What is another word for "Incult"?

Other words for "Incult" include coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal and insensible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incult" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incult"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incult". Common alternatives include coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal, insensible, low and lowbred.

What is the opposite of "Incult"?

Antonyms of "Incult" include civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth and tasteful. Near antonyms include aristocratic, courtly, patrician and elegant.

How do you use "Incult" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incult" in a sentence: "our incult ancestors, who dwelt in rude huts".

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

"Incult" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Incult"?

"Incult" is pronounced /in-ˈkəlt/ and divided into syllables as in·cult.

What is the origin of the word "Incult"?

"Incult" comes from Latin incultus, from in- + cultus, past participle of colere to cultivate wheel. First known use: 1599.