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inurbanity

UK/inə:'bæniti/US/.inә:'bæniti/

Definitions

n.

Lack of courtesy or refinement; rudeness

不文雅;粗野无礼

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
urbanitycity
=inurbanity

in- (not) + urbanity (polished courtesy) = the absence of good manners. The noun form of inurbane.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The critic was known for the inurbanity of his reviews.

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