neanderthal

IPA: niˈændɝθɔɫ

A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.
(derogatory) A primitive, savage or uncivilized person.
Alternative letter-case form of Neanderthal [A specimen of the now extinct species Homo neanderthalensis.]

Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.
(by extension) Old-fashioned, opposed to change.
Of or pertaining to the Neander Valley in Germany.
Alternative letter-case form of Neanderthal [Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.]

Examples of "neanderthal" in Sentences

Our brains seem to have the capacity for both civilized and "neanderthal" behavior.
Oh, and I looked it up, both "neanderthal" and "neandertal" are acceptable pronunciations and variant spellings.
| Reply | Permalink yes, jimmy raised billy, made him a drunk. and i don't recall the neanderthal ravings of hugh rodham. enlighten me.
My only criticism with this particular speech has nothing to do with the "neanderthal" comment but, rather, with her clumsy use of metaphor ...
If I think a few men carefully distinguished from the vast majority of prospective fathers are in a problematic situation, how is that to be taken as some kind of neanderthal declaration that men are good and women are bad?
I have had back and fort over rail projects with supporters for years, and I am always particularly amazed at how supporters treat me like some kind of neanderthal (e.g. “the debate is over!” and “rail is settled policy.”) I finally figured out the other day how to characterize rail supporters arguments.