ill-bred

/ˌɪl ˌˈbrɛd/
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Definitions of ill-bred
  1. adjective
    (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
    synonyms: bounderish, lowbred, rude, underbred, yokelish
    unrefined
    (used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth
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