Definition

Describing land or plants that have not been farmed or developed, or referring to a person who lacks refinement or social polish.

Example

The uncultivated land was filled with wildflowers and tall grasses.

Conversation

I went hiking in that area with the uncultivated land last weekend.

Oh really? I've heard it's quite beautiful there.

Yeah, it’s refreshing to see nature in its uncultivated state.

Definitely! It feels more authentic compared to landscaped parks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncultivated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "cultivated" (from Latin "cultivare", meaning to till or cultivate). The word "uncultivated" means not tilled or not cultivated, referring to land that has not been prepared for growing crops or plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'tilled' or 'prepared' ('cultivated') for growth — that's why uncultivated refers to land that hasn't been cultivated.

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