Definition of rude
ruder
;rudest
1a : being in a rough or unfinished state : crudeb : natural, raw rude cottonc : primitive, undeveloped peasants use rude wooden plows — Jack Raymondd : simple, elemental
2 : lacking refinement or delicacy:a : ignorant, unlearnedb : inelegant, uncouthc : offensive in manner or action : discourteousd : uncivilized, savagee : coarse, vulgar
3 : marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill : inexperienced rude workmanship
5 : occurring abruptly and disconcertingly a rude awakening
rudely
adverbFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of rude in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of rude from the Web
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Bunning's gruff demeanor labeled him as rude by political enemies and straightforward by friends.
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The First Epic Movie ☆☆☆ 1/2 Rated: PG for rude humor.
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The majority of the people who complained — 94 percent — said they were victimized by derogatory, rude or discriminatory comments from a border or immigration officer, while 27 percent reported physical force was used against them.
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His rude personal style ruffles the feathers of many who see him as a pretender or a huckster.
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Airbnb won’t survive if too many of its rooms come with bedbugs and rude hosts.
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May 28, 2017 Didn't mean anything rude, that was just my way of saying sometime people rather focus on the good times than the bad.
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A nearby text-and-photography installation goes further, arguing that white skinhead culture is also derived from black culture, particularly rude boy Jamaican street culture.
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Children not responding to Yahoo in their thumb candy or Monster Truck Madness in their Cookie Crisp would be a rude sugar-smack to the mass-coveting online content corps.
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Origin and Etymology of rude
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rudis; probably akin to Latin rudus rubble
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of rude
RUDE Defined for English Language Learners
rude
playDefinition of rude for English Language Learners
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: not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people : not polite
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: relating to sex or other body functions in a way that offends others
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: happening suddenly in usually an unpleasant or shocking way
RUDE Defined for Kids
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