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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
miles of uncultivated land that had never been touched by a plow or an ax
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as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
an uncultivated and ignorant philistine who cared only about money
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as in barbarian
not civilized
an uncultivated age when people lived just to meet their day-to-day needs
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Recent Examples of uncultivated
When the sprouts are big enough, they are transplanted in uncultivated lands around their town owned or rented by the family.
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Tucker Harris, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
The land had a decrepit stone barn, an oak forest, and a few small, uncultivated plots.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
Untended roadsides and medians, abandoned construction areas and uncultivated spaces in urban and suburban areas are all perfect sites for seed bombing, especially if there are weeds or invasive species already growing there, providing proof the land is fertile.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
Early definitions of this word, dating back to about 1525, referred to plants growing uncultivated in the wild.
—Miles Marshall Lewis, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023
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Tucker Harris, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024
The land had a decrepit stone barn, an oak forest, and a few small, uncultivated plots.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
Untended roadsides and medians, abandoned construction areas and uncultivated spaces in urban and suburban areas are all perfect sites for seed bombing, especially if there are weeds or invasive species already growing there, providing proof the land is fertile.
—Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
Early definitions of this word, dating back to about 1525, referred to plants growing uncultivated in the wild.
—Miles Marshall Lewis, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023
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In warmer months, rent a boat or jet ski and head to Goat Island to congregate with other boaters who love to swim and relax around the tiny, uninhabited island.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Rabat to uninhabited Pacific islands, O'Connor's experiences have shaped what's in the bag and the ethos behind it.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The show was so bawdy — almost vulgar in a really fun way.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Read more Here's what else to know one week before Election Day: Trump is on damage duty: The former president's campaign is scrambling to distance itself from racist, vulgar, and sexist comments made by speakers at Trump's Sunday night rally at Madison Square Garden in New York.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Steve muses, as the clip cuts to barbarian humanoid pigs attacking a city.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Yet the real struggle between red and blue bears little resemblance to the flamboyant melodrama narrated by partisans, in which each side fights to defend humanity against a barbarian horde.Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024
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His rush plan, counter measures and gap discipline appear undeveloped on tape.Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Many people own specialty properties such as vacation homes or other secondary real estate, such as ranches, farms, and undeveloped land.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Wondering how to get out of Dodge without being rude?Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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The audience goes wild when Foxx brings back some of his legendary characters and impersonations.Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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What grief does to people is pretty wild to behold.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Between the lines: The American miracle rests on untamed democracy, the animal spirits of capitalism, the magic of unrestrained innovation, and the soft power of a vigilant and vibrant free press.Jim VandeHei, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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But hey, if these untamed experiences are your thing, then at least the Quest 3S will lower the cost of entry.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Sep. 2024
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Whether Tammy was a sympathetic victim or a crass criminal seemed to depend on the scene and the song, and unfortunately, those songs from a composer by the name of Elton John were not exactly praise-worthy.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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But as some critics cited the lawsuit after the shooting, or even joked about it, others viewed these reactions as crass.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Uncultivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncultivated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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