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

Why do they act so uncivilized in the luggage claim area?

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2022

Before entering the city, Odysseus thinks to himself, "What kind of people have I come amongst? Are they cruel, savage, and uncivilized, or hospitable and humane?"

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022

“I’m sure you think Nsukka is uncivilized compared to Enugu,” she said, still looking in the mirror.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie