boor

noun

ˈbu̇r How to pronounce boor (audio)
Synonyms of boornext
1
: peasant
2
: a rude or insensitive person

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Examples of boor in a Sentence

I can't invite a boor like him to dinner! He'd offend the other guests. a loudmouthed boor who embarrassed his family at every social event they attended
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We’d be laughed at and called ignorant boors! — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026 Now, if the board is made up of more boors than just the one, this may not be a workable solution. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 Yes, cousin Sam is a stubborn boor, and Aunt Ellie drives you a little crazy with her nitpicking ways. — Country Living, 8 Mar. 2023 For their part, the Russians considered the Mizrahim—indeed, most Israelis—loud, uncultured boors. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for boor

Word History

Etymology

Dutch boer; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of boor was in 1548

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boor

noun
ˈbu̇(ə)r How to pronounce boor (audio)
1
a
: peasant
b
: rustic entry 2
2
: a crude or impolite person
boorish
-ish
adjective
boorishly adverb
boorishness noun

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