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coarse demeanor

[/koʊrs dɪˈmiːnər/]
noun phrasepl: coarse demeaning
comportamento grosseiro
1. A rude, rough, or vulgar manner of behavior or conduct; lack of refinement in one's bearing or social interaction
His coarse demeanor offended the guests at the formal dinner.
Seu comportamento grosseiro ofendeu os convidados do jantar formal.
2. Crude or impolite deportment that shows lack of manners or sophistication
The manager's coarse demeanor made it difficult for employees to respect him.
O comportamento grosseiro do gerente tornava difícil para os funcionários respeitá-lo.
NYC Slang
acting trashy, being uncouth, having no class
Synonyms
rude behaviorcrude demeanorvulgar conductuncouth mannerrough deportmentimpolite bearing
Antonyms
refined demeanorpolite mannergracious behaviorgenteel conductsophisticated deportmentcourteous demeanor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento grosseiro
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
jeito grosseiro
Colloquial alternative emphasizing rough manner
São Paulo
atitude grosseira
Alternative emphasizing attitude aspect
Portugal
comportamento rude/vulgar
Portuguese preference for 'rude' or 'vulgar' over 'grosseiro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
lacking polish
unrefined manners
bad behavior
leaving much to be desired
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