Barbarous Synonyms and Antonyms
bär'bər-əs
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Synonyms for Barbarous
The definition of cruel is someone or something that deliberately causes pain or suffering.
Intense in activity or feeling; vigorous or ardent:
Of, like, or characteristic of barbarians; uncivilized; primitive
Barbarous or ignorant
Not domesticated or cultivated; wild:
Not having the qualities considered normal to or for human beings; unfeeling, heartless, cruel, barbarous, etc.
(--- Now Rare) Not adulterated; genuine or pure
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Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
Not cultivated by standard agricultural methods:
Not cultured or cultivated:
Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.
(Archaic) Uncivilized.
Dire; sinister:
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The definition of truculent is rude speech or writing or a cruel person who likes to fight.
Malicious; spiteful; mean
Suggestive of or resembling a wolf.
(Obs.) Of or belonging to beasts; animal
Devoid of compassion or feeling; pitiless.
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Lacking polish or finesse:
hunnish
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Huns.
(Slang) Ill-mannered, crude.
Not polite; discourteous.
Lacking pity or compassion.
(Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
The definition of outlandish is something bizarre or ridiculously out-of-the-ordinary.
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Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.
Of or characteristic of a slave or slaves; specif.,
Wicked; immoral.
Not having attained a high degree of skill:
Marked by brutal force:
Antonyms for Barbarous
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
Without impurities.
Designed for or appealing to sophisticated people
Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, ethical, and reasonable:
(Biol.) Grown in a specially prepared medium
Based on a certain amount of experience or factual knowledge:
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Words Related to Barbarous
Characterized by simplicity or crudity; unsophisticated:
Of or like a barbarian
Not civilized
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
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