αγενής — meaning in English

English meaning

• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• ignoble adjective Lacking honour or moral worth; shameful or unworthy of respect.
• impolite adj Not polite; rude or lacking in good manners.
• incivil adj Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite.
• rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.

Senses

αγενής is used for these senses in English:

• ignoble Not noble; plebeian; common.
• impolite Not polite; discourteous; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.
• incivil (rare) Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite.
• rude Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

base — full definition

1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

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