adjective
rude
ROOD/ruːd/
Lacking expected politeness or consideration for others.
The person cutting into the line behaves in a rude way.
Etymology
Latin rudis linked physical roughness with being untrained or unlearned. English extended this idea of lacking refinement to manners, producing the sense of discourteous or inconsiderate behavior.
In context
becomes a situation that causes some type of of damage to your relationship with someone. First thing to avoid is attempting to win a discussion by being harsh, hurtful, or rude or or name calling or insulting.
More examples
- She regretted her rude remark.
- His reply was ruder than necessary.
- It was the rudest interruption of the meeting.
Forms
rude · ruder · rudest
rudeness noun — Lack of politeness or consideration.
Similar words
- impolite
- Fails to observe manners.
- discourteous
- Shows a lack of consideration or courtesy.