無教養

mukyōyō
nounIntermediate
informal

A lack of education, refinement, or good manners; being uncultured or uncivilized.

無教養な人は他人の感情を考慮しない傾向がある。

Uncultured people tend to disregard others' feelings.

その映画は無教養な観客に向けて作られた。

That movie was made for an uncultured audience.

💡

This term is often used to criticize someone's behavior or attitude, implying a lack of proper upbringing or education.

Collocations

無教養な振る舞いuncultured behavior無教養な発言uncultured remarks無教養な態度uncultured attitude

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💡Pro Tip

Politeness in Criticism

When pointing out someone's lack of education or refinement, it's often better to use more polite or indirect language to avoid sounding offensive.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The term '無教養' is subjective and can vary in interpretation based on cultural and social contexts. Use it carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '無' (mu, meaning 'lack of') and '教養' (kyōyō, meaning 'education' or 'refinement').

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used in a negative or critical context to describe someone's behavior or attitude. It can be considered somewhat harsh, so use with caution.

Word Breakdown

lack of
prefix
+
教養
education or refinement
root
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