ruder; rudest
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: marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill : inexperienced
rude workmanship
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: occurring abruptly and disconcertingly
a rude awakening
rudely
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of rude in a Sentence
I was shocked by her rude behavior.
I can't believe that he was so rude to me.
I heard someone make a rude noise.
Recent Examples on the Web
Flaunting this knowledge is professionally risky – and rude.
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Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Millin smarts off to Winston, wondering out loud when the coolest doctor became so rude to both patients and residents.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Fort Worth residents who have a rude or unpleasant encounter with a police officer may now get a chance to sit face-to-face with that officer, and could even come out with a new friend in the process.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Smith recalled an account from former Secretary of State Dean Acheson of an incident when then-President Harry S. Truman demanded the recall of the Russian ambassador for being rude to his wife, Bess Truman.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
In a 13-4 loss to split the four-game set with the Padres, Jefferies received a rude welcome back to the big leagues, surrendering nine runs (five earned) and a pair of homers.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
In the United States, for example, being aggressive or assertive can be recognized as a sign of strength, but in other countries, that may not be the norm and can be considered rude.
—Rocky Romanella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The rude person on the bus — or the train, or the airplane — has convinced you that ignoring her would be rude.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Millin smarts off to Winston, wondering out loud when the coolest doctor became so rude to both patients and residents.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Fort Worth residents who have a rude or unpleasant encounter with a police officer may now get a chance to sit face-to-face with that officer, and could even come out with a new friend in the process.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Smith recalled an account from former Secretary of State Dean Acheson of an incident when then-President Harry S. Truman demanded the recall of the Russian ambassador for being rude to his wife, Bess Truman.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
In a 13-4 loss to split the four-game set with the Padres, Jefferies received a rude welcome back to the big leagues, surrendering nine runs (five earned) and a pair of homers.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
In the United States, for example, being aggressive or assertive can be recognized as a sign of strength, but in other countries, that may not be the norm and can be considered rude.
—Rocky Romanella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The rude person on the bus — or the train, or the airplane — has convinced you that ignoring her would be rude.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Rude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rude. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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