boarish

/ˈboʊrɪʃ/ BOH-rish

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking refinement or polish, often in a way that is perceived as being coarse or insensitive

“His boarish behavior at the dinner party left everyone feeling uncomfortable.”

2. noun

a quality of being boorish

“He criticized the movie for its boarish humor.”

Synonyms

  • coarse
  • crass
  • loutish
  • unrefined

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • polished
  • refined
  • sophisticated