uncivilized

ʌnˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd
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Translation of uncivilized from English into German

Adjective

1.

rude behavior

displaying a marked lack of manners
  • Yelling in public is considered uncivilized.In der Öffentlichkeit zu schreien gilt als unhöflich.
2.

primitive

Dated
not advanced in social, cultural, or moral development
Dated
  • The tribe was wrongly described as uncivilized due to their traditional lifestyle.Der Stamm wurde fälschlicherweise als primitiv beschrieben aufgrund ihres traditionellen Lebensstils
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Expressions with uncivilized: examples in English and translations in German

zu nachtschlafender Zeit
Why are you calling at this uncivilized hour?
zu nachtschlafender Zeit
zu einer unmöglichen Uhrzeit
He called me at an uncivilized hour.

Synonyms and analogies of uncivilized in English

adj.barbaricuncouthprimitiveMore synonyms

Examples of uncivilized in a sentence

  • The uncivilized behavior at the meeting was unacceptable.
  • The explorers considered the remote village uncivilized.
  • His uncivilized behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
uncivilize
ʌnˈsɪvɪˌlaɪz
Verb
tr.

cultural change

RareUS
make someone or something less civilized or developed
RareUS
verrohen entkultivieren
  • War can uncivilize even the most advanced societies.Krieg kann selbst die fortschrittlichsten Gesellschaften verrohen.

Translations of "uncivilized" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
unzivilisiertadj.

His behavior at the dinner party was distinctly uncivilized, shocking everyone in attendance.

Sein Benehmen auf der Dinnerparty war ausgesprochen unzivilisiert und schockierte alle Anwesenden.

According to historians, the ancient tribe was deemed uncivilized compared to neighboring cultures.

Laut Historikern wurde der alte Stamm im Vergleich zu benachbarten Kulturen als unzivilisiert angesehen.

unkultiviertadj.

I come to believe the society I'm in is truly uncivilized.

Ich glaube langsam wirklich, dass die Gesellschaft, in der ich lebe, unkultiviert ist.

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Other translations for uncivilized:

  • barbarischadj.
  • unhöflichadj.
  • primitivadj.

uncivilized: Examples and translations in context

In their haste, they resorted to uncivilized tactics instead of polite negotiation.

In ihrer Eile griffen sie zu unzivilisierten Taktiken anstelle einer höflichen Verhandlung.

The uncivilized nature of the protests surprised many who expected peaceful demonstrations.

Die unzivilisierte Natur der Proteste überraschte viele, die friedliche Demonstrationen erwartet hatten.

Her uncivilized manners at the dinner table drew disapproving looks from the guests.

Ihre unzivilisierten Manieren am Esstisch zogen missbilligende Blicke der Gäste auf sich.

His behavior at the meeting seemed so uncivilized that others were left speechless.

Sein Verhalten bei der Sitzung wirkte so unzivilisiert, dass die anderen sprachlos waren.

Her comments revealed an uncivilized attitude towards those from different backgrounds.

Ihre Kommentare offenbarten eine unzivilisierte Haltung gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Herkunftsländern.

The uncivilized acts of vandalism left the once beautiful park in ruins.

Die unzivilisierten Vandalenakte haben den einst schönen Park in Trümmern hinterlassen.

The movie illustrated a clash between uncivilized instincts and refined society.

Der Film zeigte einen Zusammenprall zwischen unzivilisierten Instinkten und der feinen Gesellschaft.

She felt that his uncivilized laughter was out of place during the solemn event.

Sie fand, dass sein unzivilisiertes Lachen während des feierlichen Anlasses unpassend war.

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