[more uncivilized; most uncivilized] : not civilized: such as a : not polite, reasonable, or respectful
▪ uncivilized [=rude] behavior ▪ He was awakened at an uncivilized hour.
b : showing no concern for the well-being of people or for the proper way to behave toward people
▪ They believe that capital punishment is uncivilized.
c old-fashioned : not having the kinds of social systems, technologies, etc., that are seen in most modern societies
▪ uncivilized [=primitive] cultures
▪ uncivilized [=rude] behavior ▪ He was awakened at an uncivilized hour.
b : showing no concern for the well-being of people or for the proper way to behave toward people
▪ They believe that capital punishment is uncivilized.
c old-fashioned : not having the kinds of social systems, technologies, etc., that are seen in most modern societies
▪ uncivilized [=primitive] cultures







