uncivilized

un·civ·i·lized

adj \-ˈsi-və-ˌlīzd\

Definition of UNCIVILIZED

1

: not civilized : barbarous

2

: remote from settled areas : wild

Examples of UNCIVILIZED

1. He was awakened at an uncivilized hour.
2. They believe that capital punishment is uncivilized.

First Known Use of UNCIVILIZED

1607

Related to UNCIVILIZED

Synonyms: barbarian, barbaric, barbarous, heathen, heathenish, natural, Neanderthal (or Neandertal), rude, uncivil, savage, uncultivated, wild

Antonyms: civilized

Related Words: coarse, crude, primitive, rough; uncouth, uncultured

Near Antonyms: cultured, enlightened, humane, sophisticated; genteel, polished, polite, refined, urbane, well-bred; semicivilized

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