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- Dictionaryrude·ness/ˈro͞odnəs/
noun
- 1. lack of manners; discourtesy: "what I will not tolerate is rudeness"
- 2. roughness or simplicity. dated
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rude· ness ˈrüd-nəs. Synonyms of rudeness. 1. : the quality or state of being rude. 2. : a rude action. Synonyms. dis [slang] diss. discourteousness. discourtesy. disrespectfulness. impertinence. impertinency. impoliteness. impudence. incivility. inconsiderateness. inconsideration. insolence. ungraciousness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus
the quality of being offensive or not polite: There is no excuse for rudeness. the quality of relating to sex or going to the toilet: Slapstick and rudeness are not his stock in trade and his appeal is broader as a result. Fewer examples. Simon will never tolerate rudeness.
Definitions of rudeness. noun. a manner that is rude and insulting. synonyms: discourtesy. see more. a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties.
rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy. rude behavior. rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness. rough manners. crude may apply to thought or behavior limited to the gross, the obvious, or the primitive. a crude joke.
1. Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting: was offended by his rude behavior. 2. a. Undeveloped or uncivilized; primitive: a rude and savage land. b. Crude, unfinished, or made with limited skill: a rude thatched hut. c. In a natural, raw state: bales of rude cotton. 3. Unpleasantly forceful or harsh: faced rude winds; received a rude shock. 4.
noun. The property of being rude. His rudeness was inexcusable. The rudeness of the cabin gave it a rustic charm but little comfort. Wiktionary. A rude remark or behaviour. I'm sick of his rudenesses. Wiktionary. Synonyms: primitivism. primitiveness. crudity. crudeness. discourtesy. uppityness. uppishness. sauce. sassiness. pushiness.
behaviour or comments connected with sex or the body that people find offensive or embarrassing. Check pronunciation: rudeness. Definition of rudeness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. violent or tempestuous, as the waves. robust, sturdy, or vigorous: rude strength. approximate or tentative: a rude first calculation of costs. Latin rudis.
Rude is used to describe words and behaviour that are likely to embarrass or offend people, because they relate to sex or to body functions. [mainly British] Fred keeps cracking rude jokes with the guests. Luke made a rude gesture with his finger. regional note: in AM, usually use dirty.
Rudeness (also called effrontery) is a display of actual or perceived disrespect by not complying with the social norms or etiquette expected within a relationship, social group, or culture.
