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5+ Synonyms for Oafish & Similar Words

Definition of oafish

adjective
  1. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; "was boorish and insensitive"; "the loutish manners of a bully"; "her stupid oafish husband"; "aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude"

5 synonyms found

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for oafish?
Synonyms for oafish include: boorish, loutish, swinish, unrefined, neanderthal.
How many synonyms does oafish have?
Oafish has 5 synonyms.

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