rude
Translation
rude, impolite, discourteous
Examples
It is rude to interrupt people.
It is rude to interrupt people.
He made a rude comment.
He made a rude comment.
The machine made a rude noise.
The machine made a rude noise.
Grammar Patterns
It is ((adjective)) to-inf It is rude to interrupt people.
be ((adjective)) ((to sb.)) Don't be rude to your teacher.
((adjective)) + noun He made a rude comment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impolite, discourteous; Antonyms: polite, courteous
Etymology
From Latin 'rudis' meaning 'raw, uncultivated, rough'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rude' person's behaviour as being 'raw' and unpolished.