uncivilised meaning

UK US /ənˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ 4 syllables

uncivilised (adjective): without civilizing influences.

Spelling: uncivilised (British) · uncivilized (American)

Definition of uncivilised

  1. without civilizing influences
    • barbarian invaders
    • barbaric practices
    • a savage people
    • fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient
    • wild tribes

    Synonyms: barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilized, wild

    Similar: noncivilized

How to pronounce uncivilised

uncivilised is pronounced /ənˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in ED · 11-letter words

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