Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for primitive. Search instead for primitive-gut.
Definitions

primitive

[prim-i-tiv] / ˈprɪm ɪ tɪv /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It was this Skynet, “Terminator,” “Mad Max” future primitive sort of thing that now seems current and timely.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The first real TV sales pitch, which ran before a Dodgers-Phillies game in 1941, was primitive: a 10-second shot of a still photograph hawking Bulova watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He said that while there is "little solid data" on the Hoveyzeh's warhead, it is thought to use a more "primitive" impact-fuzed high-explosive warhead, meaning it would detonate on or after hitting a target.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Overall, the findings provide new insight into how water, minerals, and organic matter interacted on primitive asteroids like Bennu.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

As they perform their experiments, which make little sense to my primitive intellect, my mind wanders.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




Vocabulary lists containing primitive


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "primitive" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com