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
((the rudeness of sb./sth.)) the quality of being impolite I was shocked by the rudeness of the driver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impoliteness, discourtesy; Antonyms: politeness, courtesy
Etymology
From the adjective 'rude' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. 'Rude' comes from Latin 'rudis' (raw, uncultivated).
Memory Tips
Think of someone's manners being 'raw' or 'uncultivated'. The '-ness' just turns the adjective 'rude' into a noun.