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: the quality or state of being rude
2
: a rude action
Synonyms
Example Sentences
such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office
the rudeness of frontier life gradually diminished with time
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s no bad breath or rudeness in sight, and the chemistry is clearly there.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2023
If another passenger does show up, there’s no need to swap seats and no rudeness in talking over them.
—Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
Leaving is the best solution to such public rudeness.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2023
The researchers also tested whether rudeness toward men obscures gender bias, the report said.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2022
Quickly blanching the arugula tamed some of its rudeness, then pistachios, Parmesan, and olive oil took care of the rest.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2022
In spite of Margaret’s occasional rudeness, Anne was much devoted to the princess, and believed she was unfairly maligned.
—Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022
The bigger shift in recent years might be that rudeness has become less costly.
—Callum Borchers, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022
Reading someone’s diary might just be the pinnacle of rudeness.
—Sarah Schutte, National Review, 21 Aug. 2022
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2023
If another passenger does show up, there’s no need to swap seats and no rudeness in talking over them.
—Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
Leaving is the best solution to such public rudeness.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2023
The researchers also tested whether rudeness toward men obscures gender bias, the report said.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2022
Quickly blanching the arugula tamed some of its rudeness, then pistachios, Parmesan, and olive oil took care of the rest.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2022
In spite of Margaret’s occasional rudeness, Anne was much devoted to the princess, and believed she was unfairly maligned.
—Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022
The bigger shift in recent years might be that rudeness has become less costly.
—Callum Borchers, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022
Reading someone’s diary might just be the pinnacle of rudeness.
—Sarah Schutte, National Review, 21 Aug. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of rudeness was
in the 15th century
Dictionary Entries Near rudeness
Cite this Entry
“Rudeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rudeness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.
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Nglish: Translation of rudeness for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of rudeness for Arabic Speakers
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