Definition

Lacking refinement, education, or culture; uncultured or unrefined.

Example

His incult behavior at the formal dinner embarrassed his friends.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I can't believe how incult some people can be about art.

Right? It's like they don't even try to understand it.

Exactly! It really surprises me when someone dismisses it as unimportant.

Totally! It shows a lack of appreciation for different cultures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incult is derived from the Latin "in-" (meaning not) and "cultura" (meaning cultivation or culture). The word describes something that is not cultivated or lacking in culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'cultivation' ('cultura') to remember that 'incult' refers to something that is not cultivated or lacking in culture.

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