Sophisticated
Sophisticated adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.
Usage example: a sophisticated gentleman, he is a welcomed guest at dinner parties all over town
Uncouth is an antonym for sophisticated.
Nearby Words: sophistication, sophisticating
Uncouth
Uncouth adjective - Having or showing crudely insensitive or impolite manners.
Usage example: will not tolerate any uncouth behavior, such as eating with one's mouth open
Both words in one sentence
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Characterization Marches On: Warbucks started out as an uncouth down-to-earth sort, but later he became much more sophisticated (while remaining down-to-earth).
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