The meaning of UNCIVILIZED is not civilized. How to use uncivilized in a sentence.

UNCIVILIZED definition: 1. not suitable for a well developed, peaceful society where people are treated fairly: 2. not…. Learn more.

Synonyms for UNCIVILIZED: barbarian, rude, savage, wild, primitive, barbarous, barbaric, uncultivated; Antonyms of UNCIVILIZED: civilized, sophisticated, humane, enlightened, cultured, polite, polished, genteel

(of people or their behaviour) not behaving in a way that is acceptable according to social or moral standards. Want to learn more? (of people or places) not having developed a modern culture and way of life. I have worked in the wildest and most uncivilized parts of the world.

If you describe someone's behaviour as uncivilized, you find it unacceptable, for example because it is very cruel or very rude.

UNCIVILIZED meaning: 1 : not civilized: such as; 2 : not polite, reasonable, or respectful

Define uncivilized. uncivilized synonyms, uncivilized pronunciation, uncivilized translation, English dictionary definition of uncivilized. adj. Not civilized; barbarous. un·civ′i·liz′ed·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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Uncivilized means wild and barbaric, although people also use it to mean impolite. The uncivilized three-year-olds ate lasagna with their hands and then chased the cat around the house before their parents intervened. If a person is civilized, they behave politely.

Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture. Used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate. From the British spelling uncivilised, with the general spelling reform of "-ise" to "-ize". Rhyn was about as uncivilized as Gio was civilized.