rude

Everyday

1. Rude means not polite; saying or doing things that are unkind or show no respect. tree →
2. Rude can mean about the body or the toilet in a way that is not polite: rude words, a rude joke. tree →
3. «A rude awakening» means a sudden unpleasant surprise. tree →

In the lessons

In manners lessons, it is rude to interrupt, stare, push in, ignore someone who speaks to you, or chew with your mouth open. Some things are rude in one country but fine in another. In stories, rude characters often learn a lesson. Phrases: «it's rude to», «rude to someone», «a rude remark».

Examples

• It's rude to interrupt. tree →
• Don't be rude to your grandma. tree →
• He said something rude and had to say sorry. tree →
• It's rude to stare at people. tree →
• Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. tree →
• Pushing in the line is rude. tree →
• That joke is too rude for school. tree →
• Winter came as a rude awakening. tree →

Note

Comparison: ruder, rudest. Noun: «rudeness»; adverb: «rudely». Opposite: polite. Rude is not the same as «crude».