adjective

rude

rude, impolite, discourteous

It's rude to talk with your mouth full.

It's rude to talk with your mouth full.

He made a rude comment about her dress.

He made a rude comment about her dress.

I had a rude awakening this morning.

I had a rude awakening this morning.

((to be)) rude ((to sb.)) to be impolite to someone He was very rude to the waitress.

((It is)) rude ((to-inf)) used to say that an action is impolite It is rude to stare at people.

Synonyms: impolite, discourteous; Antonyms: polite, courteous

From Latin 'rudis', meaning 'raw, uncultivated, rough'.

Think of someone with 'raw' or unrefined manners. They are rude.

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