Ill-bred

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    ill-mannered and unrefined because of a lack of upbringing or education
  2. 2
    of bad breed
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace wordnet

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animalbarbarianbarbaricbarbarousbestialboorish

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"I know he's stubborn and ill-bred, and what's more, he's crazy."

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