
Uncouth
Negative Nuance
Conveys disapproval or negativity about someone's behavior or manners.

Despite his wealth, his uncouth behavior made him unwelcome.
Social Situations
Used to describe actions inappropriate in polite or formal social events.

His uncouth interruption during the speech was shocking.
Cultural Subjectivity
What is uncouth in one culture may be acceptable in another.

Visitors found his direct questions uncouth, though normal in his culture.
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