Happily she belonged to a generation which expected uncouthness in its men, and she merely felt convinced that this Mr. Denham was very, very clever.
"Night and Day"
Virginia Woolf
He gradually rose from his seat, as he rose with his subject; he threw back the scanty black mantle which had hitherto wrapped his limbs; the very uncouthness of his form and looks gave an impressive effect to what he uttered; it was as though a corpse had become suddenly animated.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The stark emphasis placed upon his illiteracy and uncouthness did more harm than good.
"Command"
William McFee