Neanderthal and Rude

Neanderthal

Neanderthal adjective - Not civilized.
Usage example: her boyfriend's Neanderthal tastes and manners were often embarrassing

Rude and Neanderthal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rude" instead an adjective "Neanderthal".

Rude

Rude adjective - Not civilized.
Usage example: missionaries who believed that it was their duty to convert the rude peoples of the world

Neanderthal and rude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Neanderthal" instead an adjective "Rude".

Nearby Words: rudeness, rudely
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