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- Dictionaryrude/ruːd/
adjective
- 1. offensively impolite or bad-mannered: "she had been rude to her boss" Similar Opposite
- 2. having a startling abruptness: "the war came as a very rude awakening" Similar
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RUDE definition: 1. not polite; offensive or embarrassing: 2. relating to sex or going to the toilet: 3. sudden…. Learn more.
The meaning of RUDE is being in a rough or unfinished state : crude. How to use rude in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rude.
Rude is used to describe words and behaviour that are likely to embarrass or offend people, because they relate to sex or to body functions. [mainly British] Fred keeps cracking rude jokes with the guests. Luke made a rude gesture with his finger. regional note: in AM, usually use dirty.
Rude describes a type of behavior that isn't appropriate and usually isn't very nice, either — like yelling "You stink!" at a children's talent show. Rude refers to bad behavior or just plain bad manners. For example, children are taught to say "please" and "thank you" or they are considered rude.
Rude definition: discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way. See examples of RUDE used in a sentence.
RUDE definition: 1. behaving in a way that is not polite and upsets people: 2. Rude words or jokes relate to sex or…. Learn more.
having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelings synonym impolite. a rude comment/remark. He started swearing and using rude words. There’s no need to be rude! I find her rude and arrogant. a rude waiter. I don’t wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes.
Rude Definition. ro͝od. ruder, rudest. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. ruder, rudest. Crude or rough in form or workmanship. A rude hut. Webster's New World. Barbarous or ignorant. Rude savages. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Discourteous; unmannerly. A rude reply.
1. insulting or uncivil; discourteous; impolite: he was rude about her hairstyle. 2. lacking refinement; coarse or uncouth. 3. vulgar or obscene: a rude joke. 4. unexpected and unpleasant: a rude awakening to the facts of economic life.
1. When people are rude, they act in an impolite way toward other people or say impolite things about them. [...] 2. Rude is used to describe words and behavior that are likely to embarrass or offend people, because they relate to sex or to body functions. [...] 3. If someone receives a rude shock, something unpleasant happens unexpectedly. [...]
