boorishly

Example Sentences

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But he also was a derelict parent, treated women boorishly and was disrespectful of entire cultures — even those from which he borrowed ideas.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

You behaved boorishly, hypocritically, condescendingly, cruelly, and with tremendous entitlement.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2020

Although Richards amazingly could now stretch and bend his body into any shape as Mr. Fantastic, for example, he could be as boorishly long-winded and pompous as ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2018

It is back in the news because Taibbi just wrote a new book, and interviewers are asking him why he and Ames acted so boorishly back then.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2017

"Of course I'm glad, lass," he answered, boorishly, opening his knife again, and scraping away at the hedge-stake.

From Lady Audley's Secret by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)