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boor Synonyms

Another word for boor

Choosing another word for boor depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A rough, ill-mannered, or insensitive person who lacks social grace and refinement.

Usage Example

"He behaved like an utter lout at the dinner party, interrupting the host and complaining loudly about the food."

Strongest
lout
churl
Strong
oaf
clod
philistine
barbarian
troglodyte
yahoo

• noun (Context 2)

(archaic or historical) A peasant, rustic, or country bumpkin.

Usage Example

"In seventeenth-century plays, the character of the local peasant was frequently used to provide comic relief."

Strongest
peasant
rustic
Strong
yokel
bumpkin
countryman

Opposites of boor

The opposite of boor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gentleman
courtier
nobleman
patrician
aristocrat
diplomat
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• Nearby Words

boondocks
boondoggle
boonies
boor
boorish
boorishly
boost

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Boor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/boor
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