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uncouth

//ʌnˈkuːθ//
English Definition
Ill-mannered; crude.
中文释义
粗鲁的;笨拙的
Example Sentence

What earlier critics called uncouth phrasing is now read as a deliberate imitation of ordinary speech.

早期评论者所谓粗俗的措辞,如今被解读为对日常口语的刻意模仿。

Synonyms
crude boorish unrefined
Antonyms
refined polished
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un + couth(有教养) → 没教养。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “uncouth”?

  1. A Involved in wrongdoing.
  2. B Well known for something bad; notorious.
  3. C Vengeful; spiteful.
  4. D Ill-mannered; crude.
Show answer

D — Ill-mannered; crude.. “uncouth” means Ill-mannered; crude..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Ill-mannered; crude.”?

  1. A vindictive
  2. B infamous
  3. C complicit
  4. D uncouth
Show answer

D — uncouth. “uncouth” means Ill-mannered; crude..

Common questions about “uncouth”

What does “uncouth” mean?

uncouth — Ill-mannered; crude.. In Chinese: 粗鲁的;笨拙的.

How do you pronounce “uncouth”?

uncouth is pronounced //ʌnˈkuːθ//.

How is “uncouth” used in a sentence?

What earlier critics called uncouth phrasing is now read as a deliberate imitation of ordinary speech. (早期评论者所谓粗俗的措辞,如今被解读为对日常口语的刻意模仿。)

What are synonyms for “uncouth”?

crude, boorish, unrefined — all close in meaning to uncouth (Ill-mannered; crude.).

What is the opposite of “uncouth”?

refined, polished — each the opposite of uncouth (Ill-mannered; crude.).

Is “uncouth” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. uncouth is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “uncouth”?

un + couth(有教养) → 没教养。

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