adj.
Pronunciation: ə n- ' küth
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English unc ū th, from un- + c ū th familiar, known; akin to Old High German kund known, Old English can know ― more at CAN
Date: before 12th century
1 a archaic : not known or not familiar to one : seldom experienced : UNCOMMON , RARE b obsolete : MYSTERIOUS , UNCANNY
2 a : strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : OUTLANDISH b : lacking in polish and grace : RUGGED < uncouth verse> c : awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : RUDE
– un · couth · ly adverb
– un · couth · ness noun