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- [rood]
- /rud/
- /ruːd/
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- [rood]
- /rud/
Definitions of rude word
- adjective rude discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply. 1
- adjective rude without culture, learning, or refinement: rude, illiterate peasants. 1
- adjective rude rough in manners or behavior; unmannerly; uncouth. 1
- adjective rude rough, harsh, or ungentle: rude hands. 1
- adjective rude roughly wrought, built, or formed; of a crude construction or kind: a rude cottage. 1
- adjective rude not properly or fully developed; raw; unevolved: a rude first stage of development. 1
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Origin of rude
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English rude, ruide (< Old French) < Latin rudis
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Parts of speech for Rude
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rude
adj rude
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
- agrestic — rural; rustic
- all thumbs — clumsy
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
adjective rude
- abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
- abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- cavalier — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cavalier, you are criticizing them because you think that they do not consider other people's feelings or take account of the seriousness of a situation.
- cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
Antonyms for rude
adj rude
- adulatory — If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them.
- affable — Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- amicable — When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
adjective rude
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- neighborly — having or showing qualities befitting a neighbor; friendly.
- neighbourly — (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
- observative — Observant; watchful.
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