foul-mouthed

/ˌfaʊl ˈmaʊðd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfaʊl ˈmaʊðd/ (ame, ipa)

foul-mouthed — adjective

1. frequently saying rude swear words or other shocking language, especially in a w

1.形容詞C2
釋義

frequently saying rude swear words or other shocking language, especially in a way that offends or upsets people nearby.

例句

Emre apologised after his foul-mouthed uncle shouted at the waitress over a small bill.

attributive: foul-mouthed + person noun (uncle/customer/coach)

The hostel banned a foul-mouthed guest who screamed at staff every morning.

同義詞
  • potty-mouthed

    informal and lighter; often used about children or in a joking way

  • profane

    more formal; emphasises disrespect for religion or sacred things alongside swearing

  • abusive

    wider; covers insulting attacks even without actual swear words

  • vulgar

    broader; covers crude or sexual language as well as swearing

反義詞
  • well-spoken

    uses careful, polite language; the opposite habit of speaking

  • polite

    shows respect in word choice and avoids offensive language

用法筆記

Almost always describes a person (or a person's speech, rant, tirade), not an object or situation. Frequently appears attributively before a noun; predicative use after 'be' is also common when describing someone's habit. Stronger than 'rude' — implies actual swear words, not just impolite tone.

常見錯誤

❌The film was foul-mouthed.
✅The film had several foul-mouthed characters.
💡the adjective describes people who swear, not the films, books, or songs that contain swearing.
❌Her email was foul-mouthed because she used capital letters.
✅Her email was rude because she used capital letters.
💡foul-mouthed needs actual swear words or obscene language, not just an angry tone.