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as in disrespectful
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
it's rude to call someone "ugly"
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as in clumsy
hastily or roughly constructed
a rude shelter built from unfinished logs by some forgotten pioneer
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as in primitive
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
rude stone tools
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
a comedian who uses a lot of rude language in his nightclub act
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as in barbarian
not civilized
missionaries who believed that it was their duty to convert the rude peoples of the world
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as in ignorant
lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books
rude hillbillies they might have been, but they produced music with real poignancy
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
rude pelts that were sent to Europe to be fashioned into elegant hats and coats
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Recent Examples of rude
In addition, word got back to Carson that Allen was rude to crew members for making changes his associates requested.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Supporters also ran into a lot of rude people, according to Noble.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2025
But these are, unfortunately, overpowered by notes that are unappealing, like tannic oak, bitter licorice, wet tobacco, menthol, and—not to be too rude to the whiskey or to anyone’s pet—the smell of wet dog.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Yet Buffett is known for treating even rude dissenters at shareholder meetings with respect and refuses to dobusiness with people of questionable character.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Supporters also ran into a lot of rude people, according to Noble.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2025
But these are, unfortunately, overpowered by notes that are unappealing, like tannic oak, bitter licorice, wet tobacco, menthol, and—not to be too rude to the whiskey or to anyone’s pet—the smell of wet dog.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Yet Buffett is known for treating even rude dissenters at shareholder meetings with respect and refuses to dobusiness with people of questionable character.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rude
Adjective
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To think that way would be disrespectful.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In some Orthodox cultures outside North America, crossing one’s legs is considered to be very disrespectful.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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But in that moment, my 40 years of skiing experience evaporated, and the bulletproof snow and thick crowds transformed me into an anxious and clumsy mess.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following the adventures of the titular sheep, the franchise’s latest takes place at Mossy Bottom Farm on Halloween Eve, watching as excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Buffington had been working as an after-school instructor for classes in woodworking, primitive skills and kite-making through the Princeton Recreation Department.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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These regular observations will gradually take in data and aim to provide pivotal information about the strengths, compositions, and histories of these primitive cosmic bodies.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 Jan. 2026
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Often, the art created out of activism is productive and instructional, rather than crass or shocking, Duarte said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
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Unable to project solemn grief, conservatives went with spectacle and crass remarks.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Dec. 2025
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Ashley Johnson and star/executive producer Travis Willingham tee up what's coming for their soft barbarian lady.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bailey plays half-elf ranger Vex, O’Brien is her twin brother Vax, Willingham is the lovable barbarian Grog, Johnson is the holy gnome cleric Pike, Jaffe is the royal gunslinger Percy, Ray is magical half-elf druid Keyleth and Riegel is the raunchy gnome bard Scanlan.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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On its face, the government's defense appears to be that the individuals behind these statements are ignorant or incompetent, or both.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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The citizens of Oz are treated as no more than an undifferentiated crowd of extras, an ignorant and finally disposable monolith.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Nov. 2025
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The medical system provides only the most rudimentary care, and hospitals have little to no medicine.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Rude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rude. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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