Illiterate
Illiterate adjective - Violating approved patterns of speaking and writing.
Uncouth and illiterate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncouth" instead an adjective "Illiterate".
Nearby Words: illiteracy, illiterately
Uncouth
Uncouth adjective - Having or showing crudely insensitive or impolite manners.
Illiterate and uncouth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illiterate" instead an adjective "Uncouth".
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Eagle Land: Rich is not so much an American as a British caricature of an American: uncouth, inconsiderate, culturally illiterate and foul-mouthed (even by the show's standards).
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Fulller: He and his brother were two illiterate, uncouth rats.
Source: Wholesome Crossdresser
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