incult

/ɪnˈkʌlt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not civilized or cultivated

“The incult tribes of the Amazon rainforest struggled to adapt to modern society.”

2. verb

to deprive of culture or civilization

“The colonial powers incultured the native populations, imposing their own language and customs.”

Synonyms

  • uncivilized
  • uneducated

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • cultivated