Lowbred — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlō-ˈbred/ low·bred

Meaning & Definition of Lowbred

Lowbred (adjective)

  1. rude, vulgar

Lowbred (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in refinement or good taste

    "having been brought up in a genteel family, she began to resent her fiancé's lowbred ways"

    similar: coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal (archaic), incult, insensible, low, 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 Lowbred

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lowbred:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lowbred

Words with the opposite meaning of Lowbred:

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

Related Words for Lowbred

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 Lowbred

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

Origin & Etymology of Lowbred

First known use: 1599

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowbred

What does "Lowbred" mean?

"Lowbred" means rude, vulgar. As an adjective, it is defined as: rude, vulgar.

What is another word for "Lowbred"?

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

What are different ways to say "Lowbred"?

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

What is the opposite of "Lowbred"?

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

How do you use "Lowbred" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lowbred" in a sentence: "having been brought up in a genteel family, she began to resent her fiancé's lowbred ways".

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

"Lowbred" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Lowbred"?

"Lowbred" is pronounced /ˈlō-ˈbred/ and divided into syllables as low·bred.

What is the origin of the word "Lowbred"?

First known use: 1599.