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

“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

In Greek society at the time, there would have been no in-between; one was either hospitable or uncivilized.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022

To prove to her younger sister how uncivilized I was, she invited me to the rectory for lunch.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela