Definition & Meaning of "uncivilized"in English

uncivilized

(of actions, practices, or beliefs) viewed as brutal, inhumane, or lacking in moral or social refinement

barbaric

inhumane

medieval

Examples

Torturing prisoners is considered an uncivilized practice that has no place in modern society.

(of societies or cultures) lacking the social structures, technologies, and advancements typical of modern societies

savage

Old use

Examples

The explorers believed they had encountered an uncivilized tribe with no written language.

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uncivilized

civilized

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