What is another word for boors?

Pronunciation: [bˈɔːz] (IPA)

Boors, a term used to describe uncivilized and unrefined people, can be replaced with several synonyms that have a similar meaning. For instance, the word "barbarians" describes people who lack culture or refinement in their manners. "Philistines" might also be used to describe people who are perceived as uncultured and unsophisticated. Another term that can be used synonymously with boors is "Yahoos," which has a more humorous connotation. "Boorish" can also be used to describe someone who behaves in an uncivilized or crass way. These synonyms can be useful in conversation or writing when you need an alternative to the term boors.

What are the hypernyms for Boors?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    rude person, Inconsiderate Person, discourteous person, ill-bred person, ill-mannered person.

Usage examples for Boors

They do not understand me; the big noisy boors do not understand rhythm or nuance.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
I am a poet, and play upon the tympani; the conductor and the orchestra are boors.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
At the end of an hour you discover that the soi disant commissionaire will transact all this affair for a few francs; and, after a tiresome wait in a filthy room, jostled, elbowed, and trampled upon, by boors with sabots, you adjourn to your inn, and begin to feel that you are not in England.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)

Famous quotes with Boors

  • Sunsets in pictures are so tiresome, but only boors and half-wits are not stirred by real sunsets.
    Olaf Stapledon

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