Boorish

/ˈbʊrɪʃ/ adjective

Rough or ill-mannered in behavior; lacking refinement or social grace.

From 'boor' (a rude or ill-mannered person), from Dutch 'boer' meaning 'farmer' or 'peasant.' The word reflects historical class prejudices, suggesting that rural people lacked the refinement of urban dwellers.

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