Lowbrow

Adjective

Definition: Not highly intellectual or cultured; lacking sophistication.

Synonyms: Unsophisticated, Uncultured, Unrefined

Antonyms: Highbrow, Cultured, Refined

Examples:
  • The lowbrow comedy show had a lot of crude humor.
  • His taste in movies is decidedly lowbrow.
Mnemonics:
  • Imagine someone with a low, furrowed brow as a symbol of being unsophisticated.

Etymology:

Origin:

The term "lowbrow" originated in the early 20th century, combining the words "low" and "brow" to symbolize a lack of intellectualism traditionally associated with individuals with lower or less arched brows.

Historical Usage:

Originally used as a term to describe someone with less intellectual or cultural interests, particularly in contrast to those considered highbrow.

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Idiom:

Explanation:

Lowbrow does not necessarily imply a lack of intelligence, but rather a preference or interest in things that are considered less intellectual or culturally refined. It is about taste and cultural interests rather than intelligence level.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Lowbrow refers to someone being unintelligent.

Explanation:

Lowbrow does not necessarily imply a lack of intelligence, but rather a preference or interest in things that are considered less intellectual or culturally refined. It is about taste and cultural interests rather than intelligence level.

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