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rude

rude

 
 
pronunciation:
rud
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: ruder, rudest
definition 1: showing poor manners; not polite.
It was rude to take the gift without saying "thank you."
synonyms:
crude, discourteous, impertinent, impolite, impudent, insolent
antonyms:
civil, civilized, gracious, polite
similar words:
coarse, fresh, gross, inconsiderate, rough, smart, vulgar
definition 2: crude or simple.
We made a rude shelter out of tree branches.
synonyms:
crude, primitive, simple
similar words:
rough
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derivations: rudely (adv.), rudeness (n.)