barbarous

/ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹəs/

Meanings

adjective

(said of language) Not classical or pure.

Examples :

"The professor considered the student's essay "barbarous" because it used slang and internet abbreviations instead of formal academic language. "

language linguistics

adjective

Uncivilized, uncultured

Examples :

"The invaders committed barbarous acts against the peaceful village, destroying homes and harming the innocent people. "

culture society history human

adjective

Like a barbarian, especially in sound; noisy, dissonant.

Examples :

"By the known rules of antient libertie,"

sound language music character

Related Words

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

dissonant adjective

/ˈdɪsənənt/

Exhibiting dissonance; not agreeing or harmonizing.

"The music was filled with dissonant chords."

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

abbreviations noun

/əˌbriːviˈeɪʃənz/ /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃnz/

The result of shortening or reducing; abridgment.

"Many online chats use abbreviations like "LOL" for "laughing out loud" to save time. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

uncivilized adjective

/ʌnˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/ /ʌnˈsɪvɪˌlaɪzd/

Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.

"The group of teenagers, left unsupervised, became uncivilized, shouting loudly and throwing food in the restaurant. "

destroying verb

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ(j)ɪŋ/

To damage beyond use or repair.

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

barbarian noun

/bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/

A non-Greek or a non-Roman.

"The historian spoke about the barbarian tribes who lived north of the Roman Empire. "

uncultured adjective

/ˈʌnkʌltʃərd/ /ˈʌnˌkʌltʃərd/

Not cultured or civilized; lacking in delicacy or refinement.

"His uncultured behavior at the fancy restaurant, like eating with his hands and talking loudly, embarrassed his date. "

committed verb

/kəˈmɪtɪd/

To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.

"The teacher committed the important assignment to the student. "