boorishness
Example Sentences
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His boorishness is rubbing off on the people who work for him.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2023
The story is told in a way that suggests the Japanese perspective, with the boorishness of Western imperialists often contrasting with the sophistication and refinement of Japanese culture.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2023
It’s a quirky portrait that has the boorishness of novelty art.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
It is not a metaphor – a symbol for incompetence, boorishness, impoliteness or stupidity.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 29, 2019
Indeed, nothing but a major operation could remedy our boorishness.
From Seeds of Pine by Canuck, Janey