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uncultivated

/ʌnˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/
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uncultivated Lexical Profile

uncultivated Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not prepared or used for growing crops; left in a natural, wild state (of land or soil).

Example

"Large stretches of the valley remained uncultivated and covered in native wildflowers."

2

Lacking cultural refinement, education, or good manners (of a person or their behavior).

Example

"Despite his uncultivated manners, he possessed a sharp and perceptive mind."

3

Not developed, trained, or improved through practice or study (of a talent, voice, or habit).

Example

"The choir director immediately noticed the young singer's raw, uncultivated talent."

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• Rhymes for uncultivated

• Nearby Words

uncrushed
uncuff
uncuffed
uncultivated
uncultured
uncurably
uncurbed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'cultivated', which derives from Medieval Latin 'cultivatus', the past participle of 'cultivare' (to till), ultimately from Latin 'cultus' (care, tillage).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncultivated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncultivated
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