barbarousness
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Few constructions, though, can match “bleisure” for barbarousness.
From Economist ● Jun. 13, 2017
An uncivilized state or condition; rudeness of manners; ignorance of arts, learning, and literature; barbarousness.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Well, Charles, the fact is I find the natural barbarousness of man is much increased by a bachelor life, and, as your leavings were always good enough for me, I’m trying civilization here.’
From Wessex Tales by Hardy, Thomas
As MERCURY, by his eloquence, reclaimed men from their barbarousness and cruelty: so ORPHEUS, by his music, subdued fierce beasts and wild birds.
From An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments by Arber, Thomas Seccombe, Professor
Curious enough, but still more scandalous, that we should have the impudence to talk of our humanity, and our civilization, and of the barbarousness of our forefathers.
From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by Cobbett, William
