boor

[buːr]

boor Definition

  • 1an unrefined, ill-mannered person
  • 2a peasant or farmer

Using boor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a boor who never learned how to behave in polite company.

  • Example

    The boors who lived in the countryside were often looked down upon by city dwellers.

  • Example

    She found his boorish behavior to be extremely off-putting.

boor Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for boor

Phrases with boor

  • a clumsy or tactless person who tends to cause damage or make mistakes

    Example

    He's like a boor in a china shop when it comes to social situations.

  • boor and a peasant

    a person who is both uncultured and lacking in sophistication

    Example

    He may have been born a boor and a peasant, but he worked hard to educate himself and rise above his station.

  • boor's breakfast

    a breakfast consisting of beer and bread

    Example

    In some parts of Europe, a boor's breakfast was a common meal for laborers and farmers.

Origins of boor

from Middle English 'bure', meaning 'dweller'

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Summary: boor in Brief

A 'boor' [buːr] is an unrefined, ill-mannered person, often associated with peasants or farmers. Synonyms include 'oaf,' 'lout,' and 'clod.' The phrase 'boor in a china shop' refers to a clumsy or tactless person, while 'boor's breakfast' denotes a simple meal of beer and bread.