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uncouth demeanor

[ʌnˈkuːθ dɪˈmiːnər]
noun phrasepl: uncouth demeanors
comportamento rude/grosseiro
1. A manner of behaving that is rough, impolite, or lacking in refinement; an unrefined or crude way of conducting oneself
His uncouth demeanor at the formal dinner offended many guests.
Seu comportamento rude no jantar formal ofendeu muitos convidados.
2. Lacking good manners or sophistication in one's bearing and conduct
The uncouth demeanor of the stranger made everyone uncomfortable.
O comportamento grosseiro do estranho deixou todos desconfortáveis.
NYC Slang
acting sketch/acting rough
Synonyms
crude behaviorrude conductcoarse mannersimpolite bearingunrefined behaviorboorish conduct
Antonyms
refined demeanorpolite conductcourteous behaviorelegant bearingsophisticated mannercivilized demeanor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento rude/grosseiro
Common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
jeito rude/falta de educação
More colloquial expression
São Paulo
atitude falta de refinamento
Emphasis on lack of sophistication
Portugal
comportamento rude/descortês
More formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
lack of polish
common as dirt
street manners
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