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Word of the Day: Uncouth

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Word of the Day
: April 17, 2025

\un-KOOTH\ adjective

What It Means

Uncouth describes things, such as language or behavior, that are impolite or socially unacceptable. A person may also be described as uncouth if they are behaving in a rude way.

// Stacy realized it would be uncouth to show up to the party without a gift, so she picked up a bottle of wine on the way.

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