Definition

The quality of being rude, clumsy, or uncivilized in behavior.

Example

His loutishness was evident when he interrupted everyone at the dinner table.

Conversation

Did you see how he acted at the party last night?

Yeah, his loutishness was really embarrassing.

I can't believe he thought it was funny.

Right? It just made everyone uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loutishness → It is formed from "lout" (from Middle English *loute*, meaning a clumsy or awkward person) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "loutishness" refers to the state or quality of being clumsy or awkward, characteristic of a lout.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lout' as someone who is clumsy or awkward, and remember that 'loutishness' describes the quality of being like that.

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