adj.
Pronunciation: ' bu ̇ r-ish
Function: adjective
Date: 1562
: resembling or befitting a boor (as in crude insensitivity)
– boor · ish · ly adverb
– boor · ish · ness noun
synonyms BOORISH , CHURLISH , LOUTISH , CLOWNISH mean uncouth in manners or appearance. BOORISH implies rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable <a drunk's boorish behavior>. CHURLISH suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness < churlish remarks>. LOUTISH implies bodily awkwardness together with stupidity <a loutish oaf>. CLOWNISH suggests ill-bred awkwardness, ignorance or stupidity, ungainliness, and often a propensity for absurd antics <an adolescent's clownish conduct>.