bumpkinish

/ˈbʌmpkɪnɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

rural or rustic in character or manner; unsophisticated

“The actor’s bumpkinish accent added to his character’s charm.”

2. adverb

in a rural or rustic manner

“He drove to the countryside bumpkinishly, taking the long route.”

Synonyms

  • backward
  • country
  • rustic
  • unsophisticated

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • refined
  • sophisticated
  • urbane