rude (Meaning)
rude (s)
socially incorrect in behavior
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
rude (a)
lacking civility or good manners
rude (superl.)
Characterized by roughness; umpolished; raw; lacking delicacy or refinement; coarse.
Unformed by taste or skill; not nicely finished; not smoothed or polished; -- said especially of material things; as, rude workmanship.
Of untaught manners; unpolished; of low rank; uncivil; clownish; ignorant; raw; unskillful; -- said of persons, or of conduct, skill, and the like.
Violent; tumultuous; boisterous; inclement; harsh; severe; -- said of the weather, of storms, and the like; as, the rude winter.
Barbarous; fierce; bloody; impetuous; -- said of war, conflict, and the like; as, the rude shock of armies.
Not finished or complete; inelegant; lacking chasteness or elegance; not in good taste; unsatisfactory in mode of treatment; -- said of literature, language, style, and the like.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rude
FAQs About the word rude
socially incorrect in behavior, (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace, lacking civility or good manners, (used especially of commodities) being unprocesse
crude, rough,clumsy, rough-and-ready,flawed, defective, amateur, imperfect, artless, unrefined
neat, flawless, adept, adept, finished, neat, expert, refined, well-done, expert
His rude behavior made it difficult to engage in a civil conversation.
The delivery person was incredibly rude, slamming the package on the doorstep.
The customer's rude remarks made me question my career choice.
The child's rude behavior towards their parents was disrespectful and uncalled for.
