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inurbane

in·ur·bane
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ur-beyn]
    • /ˌɪn ɜrˈbeɪn/
    • /ˌɪ.nɜː.ˈbeɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ur-beyn]
    • /ˌɪn ɜrˈbeɪn/

Definitions of inurbane word

  • adjective inurbane not urbane; lacking in courtesy, refinement, etc. 1
  • noun inurbane Uncivil; unpolished; rude. 1
  • adjective inurbane not urbane; lacking in courtesy or polish 0
  • adjective inurbane not urbane; crude; unpolished 0
See all 4 definitions of inurbane

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Origin of inurbane

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; in-3 + urbane

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Parts of speech for Inurbane

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inurbane

inurbane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inurbane usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inurbane

adj inurbane

  • rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
  • tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
  • vulgar — characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
  • churlish — Someone who is churlish is unfriendly, bad-tempered, or impolite.
  • impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.

adjective inurbane

  • awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
  • inaffable — Not affable; reserved in social intercourse.
All 66 Synonyms of inurbane

Antonyms for inurbane

adj inurbane

  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
  • polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
  • pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
  • charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.

adjective inurbane

  • exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
  • civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
All 23 Antonyms of inurbane

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