Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boarish
Adjective
/ˈbɔːrɪʃ/
Definition
Coarse or crude in behavior; resembling or characteristic of a boar.
Examples
- His boarish manners at the dinner party offended many of the guests.
- Despite his intelligence, his boarish behavior often overshadowed his accomplishments.
- The team lost respect for him due to his boarish comments during meetings.
Meaning
The term ‘boarish’ is used to describe someone who is rough, rude, or insensitive in nature, much like a wild boar.
Synonyms
- Rude
- Crude
- Unrefined
- Impolite
- Surly
