Rude - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ruːd|  American pronunciation of the word rude
Brit.  |ruːd|  British pronunciation of the word rude

adjective

- socially incorrect in behavior (syn: bad-mannered, ill-mannered, unmannered, unmannerly)
- (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace (syn: ill-bred, lowbred, underbred)
- (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes (syn: natural, raw)
bales of rude cotton
- belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness (syn: crude, primitive)
the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man

Extra examples

I was shocked by her rude behavior.

I can't believe that he was so rude to me.

I heard someone make a rude noise.

I didn't mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.

Why are you so rude to her?

It's rude to stare.

We were rudely awakened by the storm.

He answered me very rudely.

She expressed surprise at his rude behavior.

Don't use that rude tone of voice with me.

How could you be so rude? Have you no shame?

He's rude and lacks polish.

...your answer was borderline rude, so I would advise you to be more diplomatic in the future...

...their customer service department always gives courteous responses, even to rude people...

...a loudmouthed jerk given to rude jokes and crass comments...

Word forms

adjective
comparative: ruder
superlative: rudest
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