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- Dictionaryrude/ruːd/
adjective
- 1. offensively impolite or bad-mannered: "she had been rude to her boss" Similar Opposite
- 2. having a startling abruptness: "the war came as a very rude awakening" Similar
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The meaning of RUDE is being in a rough or unfinished state : crude. How to use rude in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rude.
RUDE definition: 1. not polite; offensive or embarrassing: 2. relating to sex or going to the toilet: 3. sudden…. Learn more.
Rude is used to describe words and behaviour that are likely to embarrass or offend people, because they relate to sex or to body functions. Fred keeps cracking rude jokes with the guests. Luke made a rude gesture with his finger. If someone receives a rude shock, something unpleasant happens unexpectedly.
Rude describes a type of behavior that isn't appropriate and usually isn't very nice, either — like yelling "You stink!" at a children's talent show. Rude refers to bad behavior or just plain bad manners. For example, children are taught to say "please" and "thank you" or they are considered rude.
How does the adjective rude differ from other similar words? Some common synonyms of rude are crude, raw, and rough. While all these words mean "lacking in social refinement," rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy.
Definition of rude adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Not gentle, violent, harsh; giving out unkind or severe treatment; marked by unkind or severe treatment of people or living things. I.2.a. Of an act, esp. a blow, assault, etc. Sometimes with the implication of suddenness or unexpectedness (cf. rude awakening n.). He..demened him douȝtili with dentes ful rude; he slow..six grete lordes.
Rude is used to describe words and behaviour that are likely to embarrass or offend people, because they relate to sex or to body functions.
Rude definition: Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting.
1. discourteous or impolite, esp. deliberately so: a rude reply. 2. without culture, learning, or refinement. 3. rough in manners or behavior; uncouth. 4. rough, harsh, or ungentle: a rude shock. 5. roughly built or made; crude: a rude cottage. 6. harsh to the ear: rude sounds. 7. lacking elegance; of a primitive simplicity: a rude design.
