rudeness
Translation
rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy
Examples
I was shocked by his rudeness.
I was shocked by his rudeness.
There is no excuse for such rudeness.
There is no excuse for such rudeness.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) the quality of being rude The rudeness of the driver was astonishing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impoliteness, discourtesy, incivility; Antonyms: politeness, courtesy, civility
Etymology
From the adjective 'rude' and the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. 'Rude' is from Latin 'rudis' (raw, uncultivated).
Memory Tips
Think of the quality (-ness) of being a rude person. It describes the behavior itself.