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- [loh-bred]
- /ˈloʊˈbrɛd/
- /ləʊ.ˈbred/
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- [loh-bred]
- /ˈloʊˈbrɛd/
Definitions of lowbred word
- adjective lowbred characterized by or characteristic of low or vulgar breeding; ill-bred; coarse. 1
- noun lowbred Characterized by coarse behavior or vulgar breeding. 1
- adjective lowbred of inferior stock or breed 0
- adjective lowbred ill-mannered; vulgar; crude; coarse 0
- adjective lowbred Bred in a low condition of life; rude; vulgar. 0
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Origin of lowbred
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; low1 + bred
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Parts of speech for Lowbred
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lowbred popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lowbred usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lowbred
adj lowbred
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
- vulgar — characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
- churlish — Someone who is churlish is unfriendly, bad-tempered, or impolite.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
adjective lowbred
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- embarrassing — Causing embarrassment.
Antonyms for lowbred
adj lowbred
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
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Matching words
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