ill-bred

adjective

ˈil-ˈbred How to pronounce ill-bred (audio)
Definition of ill-brednext
1
as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste the ill-bred habit of chewing with the mouth open

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2
as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others only an ill-bred, conceited person would demand that everyone cater to their whims

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-bred
  1. vulgar
  2. rude
  3. crass
  4. thoughtless
  5. common
  6. coarse
  7. crude
  8. uncouth
Adjective
  • Trump was heard bragging in vulgar terms about women.
    Alena Botros, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Married to Stanley, a man of carnal appetites and vulgar manners, Stella has embraced the crude pleasures of realism, while her freeloading sister still clings to tattered aristocratic illusions.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of vulgar
Adjective
  • Was the waiter being rude or was the customer overreacting?
    Soo Kim, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Dropping in on someone with no warning is inconsiderate, bordering on rude.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of rude
Adjective
  • Now, the crass buddy comedy is ready to make Disney+ its home this fall — on November 12, to be exact.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
  • At worst, this is a case of playing crass politics with the country’s energy security.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of crass
Adjective
  • Cash is also seen as thoughtless and low-effort, says Julian Givi, associate professor of marketing at West Virginia University.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Oz’s decision to close that sewer door could be chalked down to a terrible mistake, the thoughtless actions of a child.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of thoughtless
Adjective
  • One common surgical option is excision, where the fibroma is completely removed using surgical tools such as a scalpel.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Prevent Dry or Scratchy Throats Just as dry skin can be a problem in low humidity environments, a dry or scratchy throat is also a common issue people struggle with during the dry winter months.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of common
Adjective
  • For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Some, his hardcore base, agree with everything the former president says right down to the coarsest insults.
    Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • Hydrogen sulfide is a byproduct of crude oil refining.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • However, the crude tanker segment was less affected compared to other shipping sectors.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of crude
Adjective
  • She’s still been busy, though, with all the ski trials and uncouth houseguests.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
  • That collab has produced six custom 1α bikes, each costing €19,900, and looking – to my uncouth eye, at least – almost exactly like standard 1α models (priced at €14,900) but with an ill-fitting and slightly fuzzy seat cover.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of uncouth
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