uncivilized

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “uncivilised.”
uncivilized(
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sih
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vih
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layzd
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. incivilizado
The colonizers considered all the natives to be uncivilized.Los colonizadores consideraron a los nativos incivilizados.
b. primitivo
The uncivilized inhabitants of this area had a wealth of knowledge that has been lost.Los habitantes primitivos de esta zona contaban con una riqueza de conocimientos que se ha perdido.
a. poco civilizado
There's no excusing your uncivilized behavior at dinner tonight.No hay excusa para tu conducta poco civilizada en la cena de esta noche.
b. intempestiva (time)
What were you thinking calling me at such an uncivilized hour?¿Cómo se te ocurrió llamarme a una hora tan intempestiva?
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