Boorish (Adjective)
Meaning
Ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; "was boorish and insensitive"; "the loutish manners of a bully"; "her stupid oafish husband"; "aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The boorish behavior of the celebrity at the awards show made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
- His loud and boorish laughter was a stark contrast to the sophisticated atmosphere of the art gallery.
- The restaurant owner was accused of being boorish and rude to customers who did not meet his expectations.
- Despite his wealth and education, the businessman's boorish manners and crass jokes were off-putting to many.
- The politician's boorish remarks during the debate sparked outrage and calls for an apology from opponents and supporters alike.