cloddish

/ˈklɒdɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking refinement or cultivation; rustic or unsophisticated

“He was a cloddish young man who preferred the simple life of a farmer.”

2. noun

a characteristic or trait of being cloddish

“His cloddishness made it difficult for him to make friends in the city.”

Synonyms

  • rustic
  • uncouth
  • unsophisticated

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • refined
  • urbane