boorishness
Example Sentences
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I listened to my mother's commentary on what she considered their boorishness and insensitivity.
From Salon • Jul. 26, 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
Foster should apologize and move on rather than cynically trying to profit from his boorishness.
From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2019
In my experience, Americans do not understand boorishness in foreigners.
From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2019
Like to surliness is the boorishness of those who from cynicism or laziness despise refinement, or from greed neglect proper manners at table.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
