Boorishness

/ˈbʊrɪʃnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being rude, crude, or disrespectful in behavior or manner.

Etymology

From 'boorish' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. The combination creates an abstract noun describing the characteristic or condition of displaying boorish behavior.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ness' to an adjective is one of English's oldest tricks for turning qualities into nouns—it's why we can talk about 'sadness,' 'kindness,' and 'boorishness' all the same way. This pattern goes back over a thousand years!

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