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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgrobschlächtig
Pronunciation / Transliteration: grobschlächtig
"Sein grobschlächtiges Verhalten war unangebracht."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
"His uncouth behavior at the formal dinner shocked the guests." - 2
Strange or clumsy in appearance or manner.
"The uncouth design of the building drew mixed reactions from the public."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'uncouth' originates from the Old English 'uncūth', meaning 'unknown, strange, or unfamiliar'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the connotation of being awkward or lacking refinement, reflecting societal norms of behavior and manners.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Uncouth" is said worldwide
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grossier
Transliteration: gros-sier
"Son comportement grossier a choqué tout le monde."
grobschlächtig
Transliteration: grobschlächtig
"Sein grobschlächtiges Verhalten war unangebracht."
rozzo
Transliteration: rozzo
"Il suo comportamento rozzo ha sorpreso tutti."
grosero
Transliteration: grosero
"Su comportamiento grosero fue inaceptable."
grosseiro
Transliteration: grosseiro
"O comportamento grosseiro dele foi chocante."
असभ्य
Transliteration: asabhya
"उसका असभ्य व्यवहार सभी को चौंका दिया।"
粗鲁
Transliteration: cūlǔ
"他的粗鲁行为让所有人都感到震惊。"
무례한
Transliteration: muraehan
"그의 무례한 행동은 모두를 놀라게 했다."
無礼な
Transliteration: bureina
"彼の無礼な行動は皆を驚かせた。"
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