— uncouthly , adv. — uncouthness , n.
/un koohth"/ , adj.
1. awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly: uncouth behavior; an uncouth relative who embarrasses the family.
2. strange and ungraceful in appearance or form.
3. unusual or strange.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE uncuth (see UN- 1 , COUTH 2 ); c. D onkond ]
Syn. 1. discourteous, rude, uncivil. See boorish. 3. odd, unfamiliar.
Ant. 1. courteous.