Lowbrow
Adjective
Definition: Not highly intellectual or cultured; lacking sophistication.
Synonyms: Unsophisticated, Uncultured, Unrefined
Antonyms: Highbrow, Cultured, Refined
- The lowbrow comedy show had a lot of crude humor.
- His taste in movies is decidedly lowbrow.
- Imagine someone with a low, furrowed brow as a symbol of being unsophisticated.
Etymology:
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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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:
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.