agrest

/ɑːɡrɛst/

Definitions

1. noun

a rustic or uncouth person

“The agrest villagers were initially wary of the city-dwellers.”

2. adjective

rude or unsophisticated

“The agrest appearance of the abandoned house was unsettling.”

Synonyms

  • rustic
  • savage
  • uncouth
  • unpolished

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • polished
  • refined
  • urbane