Definition

Not polite or refined; lacking sophistication or good manners.

Example

His inurbane behavior at the dinner party surprised everyone.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you notice how inurbane that guy at the party was?

Yeah, he really didn't know how to talk to people.

It's surprising in this day and age; you'd expect more manners.

Totally! It made the whole evening a bit awkward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inurbane is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "urbane" (from Latin "urbanus", meaning of the city or cultured). The word describes someone who is not cultured or refined, lacking the sophistication associated with urban life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'cultured' ('urbane') to remember that inurbane means lacking refinement or sophistication.

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