Raised by Wolves
Lacking social graces
Raised by wolves describes someone who seems to lack basic social graces or manners, as if they grew up without human guidance: Were you raised by wolves? Close the door behind you!
The phrase suggests feral upbringing—missing the civilizing influence of parents who teach politeness, hygiene, or table manners.
Often used humorously to call out rude or clueless behavior.
- feralWild after domestication
- wildNot domesticated or controlled
- wolf packGroup of wild canines
- packGroup or compress
- lone wolfSelf-reliant individualist
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- Ridley ScottBlade Runner, Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, Black Hawk Down, The Martian
Raised by Wolveswell-bred
Having good upbringing
well-mannered · well-brought-up · refined · polished · cultured
Raised by Wolvesblue-blooded
Of noble ancestry
silver spoon · cultivated · educated · worldly · cosmopolitan
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