Rude Meaning in English
word
/ˈɹud/
rood
/ɹˈuːd/
rood
Definition
Not polite or respectful in the way someone speaks or behaves. It can describe words, actions, or manners that make other people feel uncomfortable or offended.
Usage & Nuances
A common everyday adjective. Often used with 'rude to someone', 'rude about', and 'rude behavior/comment'. Stronger than 'impolite' in many situations. It can describe direct behavior ('He was rude to me') or something offensive ('a rude comment').
Spanish: grosero - maleducadoPortuguese (BR): grosseiro - mal-educadoPortuguese (PT): grosseiro - mal-educadoChinese (Simplified): 粗鲁的 - 无礼的Chinese (Traditional): 粗魯的 - 無禮的Hindi: असभ्य - बदतमीज़Arabic: وقح - فظّBengali: অসভ্য - অভদ্রRussian: грубый - невежливыйJapanese: 失礼な - 無礼なVietnamese: thô lỗ - bất lịch sựKorean: 무례한 - 버릇없는Turkish: kaba - nezaketsizUrdu: بدتمیز - بے ادبیIndonesian: kasar - tidak sopan
Example Sentences
The waiter was rude to us.
basic
It is rude to interrupt people.
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She made a rude comment about his clothes.
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I know you're upset, but you don't need to be rude.
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He can be funny, but sometimes he comes off as rude.
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Sorry if that sounded rude — I didn't mean it that way.
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