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boorish

Pronunciation: [ˈbʊrɪʃ]

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Learn how to use boorish in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) when someone is rude, clumsy, or lacking in good manners. If a person behaves in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive, we say they are being boorish.

Example

His jokes were funny, and he was never boorish at the party.

Example

The boorish man yelled at the waiter for making a small mistake.

Example

Why was his behavior so boorish during the meeting?

How to pronounce boorish

Pronunciation: [ˈbʊrɪʃ]

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