boor
UK: bɔː(r) | US: bʊr
n. a rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered person
n. (archaic) a peasant or rustic person
The word "boor" traces back to the Dutch/German boer (meaning "farmer" or "country dweller"), which itself derives from Proto-Germanic būraz ("dweller"). Over time, the term acquired a negative connotation in English, shifting from a neutral term for a rural worker to a pejorative label for someone perceived as uncultured or coarse. This semantic shift reflects historical urban biases against rural populations.
His loud interruptions at the dinner party made him seem like a complete boor.
The nobleman sneered at the boorish manners of the villagers.
Despite his wealth, he behaved like a boor, ignoring basic social etiquette.
The play satirized the city elite’s disdain for boors from the countryside.
She regretted inviting him—his boorish jokes offended half the guests.