uncultivated

/ʌnˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce uncultivated (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncultivated — adjective

  • uncultivatedpositive
  • more uncultivatedcomparative
  • most uncultivatedsuperlative

1. Uncultivated land or fields are areas where the soil has not been prepared or tu

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Uncultivated land or fields are areas where the soil has not been prepared or turned, so nothing is planted or harvested there.

例句

Bilal bought a large area of uncultivated land on the edge of the city for a farm.

uncultivated land + purpose clause

The hills behind the village are still uncultivated, covered with wild grass and low bushes.

同義詞
  • wild

    broader term — can describe any natural area not managed by humans

  • untilled

    more specific — refers to soil that has never been turned over by a plough

  • fallow

    different — describes land that is purposely left unplanted for a season to restore fertility

  • undeveloped

    broader — can refer to land without buildings or roads, not necessarily farmland

反義詞
  • cultivated

    land that has been prepared and used for growing crops

  • farmed

    land that is actively used for agriculture

  • tilled

    soil that has been dug or turned over for planting

常見錯誤

❌The tourists walked through the uncultivated city streets.
✅The tourists walked through the uncultivated fields on the edge of the city.
💡'uncultivated' describes farmland that has not been prepared for crops, not any natural or undeveloped area.
❌The uncultivated gardener grew tomatoes in her backyard.
✅The gardener planted tomatoes on a small patch of uncultivated land.
💡'uncultivated' describes the land, not the person working on it.

2. An uncultivated person has not received much formal education and has limited kn

2.形容詞C1
釋義

An uncultivated person has not received much formal education and has limited knowledge of art, music, literature, or other areas that are traditionally considered marks of refinement.

例句

Liam's aunt thought he was uncultivated because he never read classic novels or visited museums.

uncultivated + because-clause giving reasons

After moving to the city, Chidi felt uncultivated around workmates who discussed poetry and opera at lunch.

同義詞
  • uncultured

    very close in meaning; more common in modern use

  • uneducated

    broader — focuses on lack of formal schooling rather than cultural refinement specifically

  • unsophisticated

    milder in tone — suggests lack of worldly experience rather than ignorance

  • coarse

    stronger and more negative — suggests rough manners and vulgar behaviour

反義詞
  • cultivated

    having refined tastes, knowledge, and good manners

  • cultured

    appreciating and knowledgeable about art, music, and literature

  • refined

    polished in manners and taste

  • sophisticated

    worldly, experienced, and knowledgeable about culture

用法筆記

This sense can sound critical or old-fashioned. In modern conversation, 'uncultured' is more commonly used with a similar meaning.

常見錯誤

❌The uncultivated child refused to share her toys with her brother.
✅The uncultivated young man had never studied music, art, or literature.
💡'uncultivated' refers to a lack of education and cultural knowledge, not to bad behaviour or lack of manners.