rude
Translation
rude, impolite, discourteous
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impolite, discourteous; Antonyms: polite, courteous
Etymology
From Latin 'rudis', meaning 'raw, uncultivated, rough'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone with 'raw' or unrefined manners. They are rude.