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uncivilized
adjective un·civ·i·lized \-ˈsi-və-ˌlīzd\
: not polite, reasonable, or respectful
: showing no concern for the well-being of people or for the proper way to behave toward people
: not having the kinds of social systems, technologies, etc., that are seen in most modern societies
Full Definition of UNCIVILIZED
1
: not civilized : barbarous
2
: remote from settled areas : wild
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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
UNCIVILIZED Defined for Kids
uncivilized
adjective un·civ·i·lized \ˌən-ˈsi-və-ˌlīzd\
Definition of UNCIVILIZED for Kids
1
: having, relating to, or being like a culture that is not advanced
2
: not having or showing good manners : rude
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