Definitions
- Describing a person or group lacking in education, refinement, or sophistication. - Referring to a place or society that lacks cultural development or artistic achievements. - Talking about a behavior or attitude that is considered rude, offensive, or inappropriate in polite society.
- Referring to a society or culture that lacks social organization, advanced technology, or moral principles. - Describing a place or environment that is wild, dangerous, or uninhabitable. - Talking about a person or group that behaves in a savage, brutal, or barbaric manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of development or refinement.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, societies, or behaviors.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words suggest a lack of progress or advancement.
What is the difference?
- 1Culture vs. Civilization: Uncultured emphasizes a lack of education, refinement, or sophistication, while uncivilized emphasizes a lack of social organization, advanced technology, or moral principles.
- 2Behavior vs. Society: Uncultured describes a behavior or attitude that is considered rude, offensive, or inappropriate in polite society, while uncivilized describes a society or culture that is considered primitive, savage, or barbaric.
- 3Refinement vs. Morality: Uncultured suggests a lack of refinement or sophistication, while uncivilized suggests a lack of moral principles or ethical values.
- 4Negative vs. Extreme: Uncultured has a negative connotation but is less extreme than uncivilized, which implies a complete lack of civilization or humanity.
- 5Education vs. Technology: Uncultured suggests a lack of education or exposure to cultural achievements, while uncivilized suggests a lack of advanced technology or social organization.
Remember this!
Uncultured and uncivilized are synonyms that describe a lack of development or refinement. However, the difference between them lies in their emphasis and connotation. Uncultured suggests a lack of education, refinement, or sophistication, while uncivilized suggests a lack of social organization, advanced technology, or moral principles. Both words have negative connotations and imply a lack of progress or advancement.
