Uncivilized

Alternative forms

• uncivilised

Origin

From the British spelling uncivilised, with the general spelling reform of "-ise" to "-ize".

Full definition of uncivilized

Adjective

1. Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
2. Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
3. Used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate.