Vulgar

usgb/ˈvʌlɡər/
adjective

Not polite, not having good manners or taste.

His vulgar manners were a great turnoff.
Visual representation of "vulgar" - Not polite, not having good manners or taste.

Often appears as...

  • vulgar behavior
  • vulgar language

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Disapproving

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Social Disapproval

Using 'vulgar' implies that the behavior or language is offensive to most people.

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She stopped talking to him when he made a vulgar comment.
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Cultural Sensitivity

What's considered vulgar can vary greatly between different cultures or social groups.

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His joke wasn't considered vulgar in his country, but it offended everyone here.
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Not Workplace Appropriate

'Vulgar' often refers to language or actions that are inappropriate in professional settings.

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His vulgar stories were not suitable for the office environment.
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