Cool MateMeaning of Rude
In simple words: Not polite or friendly.
Rude in a sentence
- It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker.
- She found his rude comments very offensive.
- The rude behavior of the child shocked everyone at the party.
- It would be rude to not say thank you.
- Sometimes, kids can be rude without realizing it.
How to use Rude
Use 'rude' when someone behaves disrespectfully. Avoid in formal settings; use 'discourteous' instead.
Grammar pattern
rude + to + person
Memory hint
Think of 'rude' as 'rude dude'—imagine a guy being disrespectful to others.
Related words
Synonyms for Rude
- impolite
- primitive
Opposites of Rude
- polite
- courteous
- respectful
Common mistakes with Rude
- Confused with 'crude'; both imply negativity but 'crude' also suggests vulgarity.
- Overusing 'rude' in formal writing; consider more specific terms.
- Assuming 'rude' can only describe words; it can also apply to behavior.
Rude appears in
Rude in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فظّ, وقح
مش مؤدب أو ودود.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অশিষ্ট
ভদ্র বা বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ না হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Unfreundlich, unhöflich
Nicht nett oder freundlich.
- SpanishEspañol
Grosero
No es educado ni amigable.
- Persianفارسی
بیادب، گستاخ
مودب یا دوستانه نبودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Malpoli, grossier
Pas poli ou amical.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदतमीज़, अशिष्ट
जो विनम्र या मैत्रीपूर्ण न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Sgarbato, maleducato
Non educato o amichevole.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Grosso, Mal-educado
Não ser educado ou amigável.
- RussianРусский
Грубый
Невежливый или недружелюбный.
- Urduاردو
بدتمیز، گستاخ
غیر مہذب یا غیر دوستانہ۔
- Chinese中文
粗鲁
不礼貌或不友好。
More words like Rude
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Rude
What does Rude mean?
Not polite or friendly.
What is the definition of Rude?
having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelings
How do you use Rude in a sentence?
It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker.
Can you give another example of Rude?
She found his rude comments very offensive.
What are synonyms for Rude?
Common alternatives include impolite, primitive.
What is the opposite of Rude?
Opposite meanings include polite, courteous, respectful.
What words go with Rude?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, to.
What are common mistakes when using Rude?
Confused with 'crude'; both imply negativity but 'crude' also suggests vulgarity. Overusing 'rude' in formal writing; consider more specific terms. Assuming 'rude' can only describe words; it can also apply to behavior.
How do you pronounce Rude?
US: /["/ruːd/"]/, UK: /["/ruːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Rude?
Use 'rude' when someone behaves disrespectfully. Avoid in formal settings; use 'discourteous' instead.
What CEFR level is Rude?
"Rude" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.