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Meaning of uncultivated
The primary meaning of "uncultivated" is not refined or civilized.
Etymology of uncultivated
The word "uncultivated" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "cultivated" which comes from the Latin "cultivare" meaning "to till" or "to cultivate", and the Latin "cultura" meaning "tillage" or "cultivation"
Historically, the term has been used to describe land, people, or behaviors that lack refinement, education, or development
Synonyms
wild
untamed
unrefined
coarse
crude
rude
primitive
savage
barbarous
brutish
feral
unpolished
rough
rugged
raw
uneducated
unsophisticated
untrained
unskilled
inexperienced
ignorant
illiterate
backward
undeveloped
uncivilized
natural
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unmanaged
neglected
abandoned
deserted
waste
barren
desolate
bleak
harsh
inhospitable
Definitions
- Not cultivated or used for growing crops
- * Not refined or civilized
- * Not educated or trained
Usage Examples
- The land had been left uncultivated for years and had become overgrown with weeds
- * He was an uncultivated man with no interest in art or music
- * The team's uncultivated behavior on the field led to their defeat