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無教養な
mukyōyō na
uncultured
彼は無教養な発言ばかりして、周りの人を不快にさせた。
He kept making uncultured remarks and made everyone around him uncomfortable.
formal
lacking in education, refinement, or cultural awareness; uncultured
そんな無教養な振る舞いは、社会人として相応しくない。
Such uncultured behavior is unbecoming of a working adult.
彼は無教養な人だが、その一方で優しい一面もある。
He’s uncultured, but he also has a kind side.
Often used to criticize someone’s manners, speech, or general behavior as lacking sophistication.
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing in casual speech
無教養な is a strong criticism. In informal settings, softer alternatives like 「教養がない」 or 「マナーが悪い」 are more commonly used.
Gold Rule
Use with caution
This word implies a moral judgment. Reserve it for situations where you’re critiquing someone’s manners or behavior, not their intelligence.
Word Origin
Composed of 無 (mu, 'not') + 教養 (kyōyō, 'education, culture, refinement'). Literally 'lacking education/culture.'
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or critical contexts to describe someone’s lack of cultural or educational refinement. Avoid using it casually or jokingly, as it can sound harsh.
Word Breakdown
無
not, lacking
prefix教養
education, culture, refinement
noun和英辞典