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Underbred (Adjective)

(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace.

All adjective clusters.

Her table manners were rough and underbred, which made for an awkward dinner conversation.
Despite his wealth, his underbred behavior made him unwelcome in polite society.
The young man's underbred speech and mannerisms were a reflection of his poor upbringing.
She tried to overlook his underbred tendencies, but they ultimately proved to be a deal-breaker.
His underbred laughter was loud and off-putting, and he seemed completely unaware of it.

Of inferior or mixed breed; "an underbred dog".

All adjective clusters.

The rough-coated dog in the park looked like an underbred terrier, lacking the refined features of a purebred.
She purchased a litter of underbred kittens from a disreputable breeder, later discovering that they were prone to health problems.
Despite being an underbred canine, Max still managed to win several local agility competitions with his speed and agility.
The dog show judge was unimpressed by the entrants in the mixed-breed category, dismissing them as merely underbred mongrels.
After rescuing the underbred puppy from a shelter, Emily worked tirelessly to train him and help him overcome his genetic limitations.