English · Adjectives

rude

/ruːd/

[/ruːd/]

impolite, offensive

Beginneradjective

Definition

Not polite; offensive or bad-mannered.

Example

It was rude of him to interrupt while the teacher was still speaking.

It was rude of him to interrupt while the teacher was still speaking.

Etymology

From Latin 'rudis' (rough, unformed).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes bad manners and offensive behavior.

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