Boorish

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Behaving in a rough, rude, and uncivilised manner that shows a conspicuous lack of social grace.

“His boorish behaviour at the dinner party embarrassed everyone around him.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

boor·ish

Related Words

Synonyms

loutishneanderthalneandertaloafishswinish

Antonyms

refined politecourteousgracious

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double O in positions 2-3 and ends in -ISH, the R before -ISH is a common adjective pattern

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No high-value tiles but a solid 7-letter word using common letters efficiently

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bookish

Words you can make from Boorish

Shorter words formed from the letters in “boorish”.

bohor boors boris brios broos hobos rohob roshi shooi shoor bios bish boho bois boor boos borh bori boro bors bosh brio broo bros

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