Rude: meaning, definitions and examples

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rude

[ ruːd ]

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behavior

Offensively impolite or bad-mannered.

Synonyms

discourteous, disrespectful, impolite

Examples of usage

He was rude to the waiter.
Don't be so rude to your sister.

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language

Abrupt or blunt in manner or speech.

Synonyms

abrupt, blunt, curt

Examples of usage

I didn't mean to be rude, I was just being honest.
His rude remarks offended many people.

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rough

Roughly made or done; lacking refinement or delicacy.

Synonyms

crude, rough, unrefined

Examples of usage

He gave a rude performance on the piano.
The house was a rude structure made of rough wood.

Translations

Translations of the word "rude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grosseiro

🇮🇳 असभ्य (Asabhya)

🇩🇪 unhöflich

🇮🇩 kasar

🇺🇦 грубий

🇵🇱 niegrzeczny

🇯🇵 無礼 (ぶれい, burei)

🇫🇷 impoli

🇪🇸 grosero

🇹🇷 kaba

🇰🇷 무례한 (muryehan)

🇸🇦 وقح (waqiḥ)

🇨🇿 hrubý

🇸🇰 hrubý

🇨🇳 无礼 (wúlǐ)

🇸🇮 nesramen

🇮🇸 dónalegur

🇰🇿 дөрекі

🇬🇪 უხეში (ukheshi)

🇦🇿 kobud

🇲🇽 grosero

Word origin

The word 'rude' originated from the Latin word 'rudis', meaning rough or wild. Over time, it evolved to describe behavior or language that is impolite or lacking refinement. The concept of rudeness has been present in various cultures throughout history, with social norms dictating what is considered rude or polite.

See also: rudely, rudeness, rudimentary, rudiments.