uncivilized

Example Sentences

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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

The only way to get a word in was literally to speak over her, which on television doesn’t work well and makes the one interrupting look uncivilized.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2020

“It is pleasant here, but there is no bench. Would it be perfectly uncivilized of us to sit upon the ground?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood