uncivilized

Example Sentences

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Instead, they expressed their hatred through euphemism and impersonal fearmongering, lest they be deemed uncivilized.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

Some may find that idea revolting, a belief often, if unknowingly, steeped in colonialism and the notion that eating insects is "uncivilized."

From Salon • May 30, 2024

“In view of Gao’s uncivilized visit and his behavior that may cause harm to giant pandas, he is prohibited from entering the panda base … for life,” the notice said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

“What do they say, ‘anything else would be uncivilized?’

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2022

I remember watching her eat with her hands and feeling wholly uncivilized with my fork.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates