rudeness

rude·ness

noun

Definition of RUDENESS

1

: the quality or state of being rude

2

: a rude action

Examples of RUDENESS

1. <such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office>
2. <the rudeness of frontier life gradually diminished with time>

First Known Use of RUDENESS

14th century

Related to RUDENESS

Synonyms

dis (also diss) [slang], discourteousness, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, discourtesy, ungraciousness

Antonyms

civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Related Words

audacity, boldness, brashness, brassiness, forwardness, sauciness, shamelessness; boorishness, caddishness, churlishness, clownishness, crudeness, loutishness, vulgarity; abruptness, bluntness, brusqueness, crustiness, curtness, gruffness, sharpness; crabbedness, crossness, disagreeableness, grumpiness, sullenness, surliness; improperness, impropriety, inappropriateness, incorrectness, indecency, unfitness, unsuitability; arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, presumption, pretense (or pretence), pretension, pretentiousness

Near Antonyms

humility, meekness, modesty; deference, dutifulness, respectfulness, submissiveness; acceptability, appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, fitness, goodness, propriety, respectability, respectableness, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness; affability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, hospitality, kindness; felicitousness, grace, gracefulness

Rhymes with RUDENESS

crudeness, lewdness, nudeness, shrewdness