Saturday, December 04, 2004

Word of the Day

uncouth • \un-KOOTH\ • adjective
1 : strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : outlandish
2 : lacking in polish and grace : rugged
*3 : awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude

Example sentence:
Jill liked Chad because he was rebellious and unconventional, but in her parents' minds he was rude and uncouth.

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