Meaning of the word rude in English

What does rude mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rude

US /ruːd/

UK /ruːd/

impolite or showing a lack of respect for other people

Example:

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It's rude to interrupt when someone is speaking.

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He made a rude gesture.

Synonym:

impolite discourteous insolent abrupt blunt

Synonym:

polite courteous respectful gracious civil

referring to sex or the body in a way that is not considered polite

Example:

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The children were giggling at the rude jokes.

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He told a very rude story.

Synonym:

vulgar obscene crude lewd indecent

Synonym:

decent proper clean wholesome

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