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   rude

   /ruːd/

   adjective

   • 1. offensively impolite or bad-mannered: "she had been rude to her boss" Similar ill-manneredbad-manneredimpolitediscourteousimpertinentinsolentimpudentcheekyaudaciouspresumptuousuncivildisrespectfulunmannerlyill-bredchurlishcrasscurtbrusquebluntungraciousgracelessbrashunpleasantdisagreeableoffhandshortsharpoffensiveinsultingderogatorydisparagingabusivetactlessundiplomaticuncomplimentaryuncharitableunchivalrousungallantungentlemanlyunladylikearchaic:malapertcontumeliousrare:underbredmannerlessOpposite politecivilchivalrous
   • ▪ referring to a taboo subject such as sex in a way considered embarrassing or offensive: British "Graham giggled at every rude joke" Similar vulgarcoarsesmuttydirtyfilthycrudelewdobsceneoffensiveindelicateimproperindecoroussalaciousoff colourtastelessin bad tasterisquénaughtyribaldbawdyracybroadspicycolourfulsuggestiveinformal:blueraunchynudge-nudgefruitynear the knucklesaucygamyeuphemistic:adultOpposite clean
   • 2. having a startling abruptness: "the war came as a very rude awakening" Similar abruptsuddensharpstartlingunpleasantdisagreeablenastyharsh
   • 3. vigorous or hearty: British "Isabel had always been in rude health"
   • 4. roughly made or done; lacking sophistication: dated "a rude coffin" Similar primitivecruderudimentaryroughrough-hewnrough and readysimplebasicmakeshiftOpposite sophisticatedclassy
   • ▪ ignorant and uneducated: archaic "the new religion was first promulgated by rude men"

   Word Origin Middle English(in rude (sense 4), also ‘uncultured’): from Old French, from Latin rudis ‘unwrought’ (referring to handicraft), figuratively ‘uncultivated’; related to rudus ‘broken stone’.

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   What does rude mean?

   • దురుసు, మొరటు / మర్యాద కాదు, అప్రియమైన లేదా ఇబ్బందికరమైన… অভদ্র, আপত্তিকর অথবা বিব্রত হওয়ার মতো, যৌনতা বা শৌচ সম্পর্কিত… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! RUDE definition: 1. not polite; offensive or embarrassing: 2. relating to sex or going to the toilet: 3. sudden….

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   What is the difference between rude and crude?

   • rude, rough, crude, raw mean lacking in social refinement. rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy. rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness. crude may apply to thought or behavior limited to the gross, the obvious, or the primitive.

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   What does the term 'rudeness' mean?

   • According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, "rudeness" as a noun refers to a manner that is rude and insulting or discourteous. It can also mean a wild or unrefined state, roughness or simplicity.

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   When was the word rude first used?

   • The first known use of the word was back in 1830 and was initially used to describe the people loudly expressing their disapproval at a sports event. Over time the meaning of the word has been commonly used to describe when rude, derogatory or unwelcome comments are made at someone in public.

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   What is the opposite of being rude?

   • Other Opposites of rude: Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of rude: kind, courteous, gentle, polite, delicate, affable, soft, tender, mild, deferential, easygoing, friendly, gallant, genteel, mannerly, pleasant, charming, compassionate, cordial, decent, nice. Example Sentences Using Opposites of “rude”: He was always polite and treated others with respect.

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   What does it mean if a child is rude?

   • Rude describes a type of behavior that isn't appropriate and usually isn't very nice, either — like yelling "You stink!" at a children's talent show. Rude refers to bad behavior or just plain bad manners. For example, children are taught to say "please" and "thank you" or they are considered rude.

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