underbred

adjective

un·​der·​bred ˌən-dər-ˈbred How to pronounce underbred (audio)
: marked by lack of good breeding : ill-bred
a degree of underbred prideEmily Brönte

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underbred was in 1650

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“Underbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underbred. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

underbred

adjective
un·​der·​bred ˌən-dər-ˈbred How to pronounce underbred (audio)
: marked by lack of good breeding : ill-bred
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