barbarousness
- a word derived from barbarous.
Example Sentences
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Few constructions, though, can match “bleisure” for barbarousness.
From Economist ● Jun. 13, 2017
As MERCURY, by his eloquence, reclaimed men from their barbarousness and cruelty: so ORPHEUS, by his music, subdued fierce beasts and wild birds.
From An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments by Arber, Thomas Seccombe, Professor
I would very fain have the words that the Lords used of my barbarousness in accusing him falsely.'
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)
Curious enough, but still more scandalous, that we should have the impudence to talk of our humanity, and our civilization, and of the barbarousness of our forefathers.
From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by Cobbett, William
An uncivilized state or condition; rudeness of manners; ignorance of arts, learning, and literature; barbarousness.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
