無粋

ぶすい
Alternative writings: 不粋
Frequency:
1

Lacking taste or refinement; unpolished, unromantic, or tactless—showing a lack of aesthetic or social sophistication.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼の冗談は場違いで無粋に聞こえた。

His joke sounded out of place and tactless.

和服の柄に合わせて無粋にならないように気をつけた。

I was careful not to look inelegant when matching the kimono pattern.

粋な言動と無粋な言動はしばしば対比される。

Stylish (iki) behavior and boorish behavior are often contrasted.

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