rude
rude Lexical Profile
rude Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Offensively impolite, ill-mannered, or showing a lack of respect for others.
"The customer made several rude remarks to the cashier while waiting in line."
Startlingly abrupt, harsh, or unpleasant (typically used of a sudden shock, surprise, or awakening).
"The sudden drop in quarterly revenue was a rude awakening for the company's board of directors."
British Referring to taboo, sexually suggestive, or mildly vulgar matters in an indecent or humorous way.
"The comedian told a few rude jokes that made the audience blush."
Roughly made or constructed; lacking sophistication, finish, or refinement.
"The hikers took shelter from the storm inside a rude wooden cabin near the mountain pass."
British Vigorous, robust, or thriving in strength (chiefly in the phrase 'rude health').
"Despite being in his late eighties, my grandfather remains in rude health and walks five miles every day."
• Rhymes for rude
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'rude', which derives from the Latin 'rudis', meaning 'unwrought, rough, raw, or unlearned'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.