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rude

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rude /ˈruːd/ adjective
ruder; rudest
rude
/ˈruːd/
adjective
ruder; rudest
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUDE
[also more rude; most rude]
: not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people : not polite
: relating to sex or other body functions in a way that offends others
always used before a noun : happening suddenly in usually an unpleasant or shocking way
literary : made or done in a simple or rough way : crude

in rude health

British, old-fashioned
: strong and healthy

— rudely

adverb

— rudeness

noun [noncount]