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Underbred (Adjective)

Meaning 1

(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • 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.

Synonyms

  • Lowbred
  • Bounderish
  • Yokelish
  • Rude
  • Ill-bred

Meaning 2

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

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • 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.
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