Definition

The quality of being rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered.

Example

His boorishness at the dinner party made everyone uncomfortable.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people display such boorishness at parties?

Yeah, it's really off-putting when they interrupt others constantly.

Exactly! It makes the atmosphere so uncomfortable for everyone.

I totally agree; a little politeness goes a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boorishness → It is formed from "boor" (from Middle Dutch "boer", meaning farmer or peasant) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "boorishness" refers to the quality of being rude or ill-mannered, akin to the behavior associated with a peasant or unrefined person.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'boor' as someone who is unrefined or rude, and remember that 'boorishness' describes the quality of being like that.

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