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uncivilized
UK
/ʌnˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ʌnˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Translations
more uncivilized
Comp.
most uncivilized
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ʌnˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe that had never had contact with the outside world.
Les explorateurs ont rencontré une tribu incivilisée qui n’avait jamais eu de contact avec le monde extérieur.
His uncivilized behavior at the dinner party embarrassed his friends.
Son comportement incivil lors du dîner a embarrassé ses amis.
UK
/ʌnˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ʌnˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Used as the past participle of the verb "uncivilize" in attributive or predicate position.
The region was left uncivilized after the empire withdrew.
La région est restée incivilisée après le retrait de l’empire.
uncivilized
Past Simple
Transitive verb: to make or become less civilized; to deprive of civilized habits, social order, or refinement.
The brutality of the conflict seemed to uncivilize the community.
La brutalité du conflit semblait déciviliser la communauté.
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Definitions
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe that had never had contact with the outside world.
His uncivilized behavior at the dinner party embarrassed his friends.
The region was left uncivilized after the empire withdrew.
The brutality of the conflict seemed to uncivilize the community.