Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boorish
Adjective
/ˈbʊrɪʃ/
Definition
Rude and clumsy in behavior or manner.
Examples
- The boorish man interrupted the speaker multiple times during the presentation.
- Her boorish remarks at the dinner table embarrassed her friends.
- The critics noted that the film’s protagonist was portrayed as a boorish character with no regard for others.
Meaning
The word ‘boorish’ describes someone who is lacking in social graces and is often insensitive to the feelings of others.
Synonyms
- Rude
- Unrefined
- Impolite
- Churlish
- Crass
