Is not Boorish also synonym with Audacious.
Audacious has second meaning: Showing an impudent lack of respect, ill-Mannered
matches with…
Boorish: rough and bad-mannered, ill-Mannered
So there can be two correct answers here, A and C… No??
“Boorish” typically means rude or unsophisticated. “Coarse” can mean rough, crude, or lacking in sophistication, which aligns closely with the meaning of “boorish.”
On the other hand, “audacious” generally means showing a willingness to take bold risks or lacking respect, but in a more daring or rebellious way, which is a bit different from the unsophisticated or crude nuance of “boorish.”
Given this, if we had to choose one answer to replace “boorish” than “coarse” will be a much more apt choice than “audacious” .
- “This society relishes on coarse behavior.” — This implies the society appreciates crude, unrefined behavior.
- “This society relishes on audacious behavior.” — This implies the society values daring, bold, or disrespectful behavior.
Elaboration:
In the context of describing behavior, the term “boorish” primarily signifies rudeness, crudeness, or a lack of refinement and sophistication. “Coarse,” when used to describe behavior or manners, aligns closely with this definition, suggesting actions that are crude or lacking delicacy. For instance, if someone loudly burps at a formal dinner, it would be considered both boorish and coarse behavior. Similarly, interrupting someone constantly during a conversation can be viewed as coarse etiquette. On the other hand, “audacious” leans more towards boldness, sometimes even with a hint of admiration for the daring. So, while someone making a bold fashion statement might be considered audacious, it wouldn’t necessarily be deemed coarse.
Note: if we had to select two words then maybe we could’ve selected both coarse and audacious but given we’ve to choose a singe word to replace “boorish”, coarse is just a more apt fit according to me.
cc: @gregmat
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Thanks @HoldMyBeer It is making much more sense now. Thank you for clarifying subtle nuance there.