rude, rough, crude, raw mean lacking in social refinement. rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy.

RUDE definition: 1. not polite; offensive or embarrassing: 2. relating to sex or going to the toilet: 3. sudden…. Learn more.

a rude cottage. not properly or fully developed; raw; unevolved. a rude first stage of development. harsh to the ear. rude sounds. without artistic elegance; of a primitive simplicity. a rude design. …

Rude describes a type of behavior that isn't appropriate and usually isn't very nice, either — like yelling "You stink!" at a children's talent show.

Definition of rude adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When people are rude, they act in an impolite way toward other people or say impolite things about them. He's rude to her friends and obsessively jealous.

1. insulting or uncivil; discourteous; impolite: he was rude about her hairstyle.

rude (ro̅o̅d), adj., rud•er, rud•est. discourteous or impolite, esp. in a deliberate way: a rude reply. without culture, learning, or refinement: rude, illiterate peasants. rough in manners or behavior; …

RUDE meaning: 1 : not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people not polite; 2 : relating to sex or other body functions in a way that offends others

rude meaning, definition, what is rude: speaking or behaving in a way that is no...: Learn more.