uncivilized

See also uncivilised

English

Alternative forms

• uncivilised

Etymology

(primarily U.S.) from uncivilised + general spelling reform of "-ise" to "-ize"

Adjective

uncivilized (comparative more uncivilized, superlative most uncivilized)

1. crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured
2. used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture
3. used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate

Translations

• Greek: απολίτιστος (el) (apolítistos) (1-3)