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Rude

adjective

/ruːd/

Meaning

impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner

Not having or showing respect; impolite

It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.

It was rude of him to interrupt the conversation.

rude awakening

impolite, discourteous, disrespectful, ill-mannered, offensive, insolent, unmannerly

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impolite, discourteous, disrespectful, ill-mannered

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impolite, disrespectful, offensive, insolent, unmannerly

polite, courteous, respectful, well-mannered

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polite, courteous, respectful, well-mannered

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polite, respectful, courteous

rude behavior, rude comment, rude awakening, rude gesture, rude interruption

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rude behavior, rude comment, rude awakening, rude gesture

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rude behavior, rude comment, rude awakening, rude interruption

spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities

Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.

Not conducive to success; unpromising or unlucky.

slightly drunk