26984 words

rude

7 definitions • 13 examples
1

Examples:

He's a very rude man.
It's rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
He's got no manners - he's rude to everyone.
He shouted a collection of rude words at me and stormed off.
2
relating to sex or going to the toilet:

Examples:

He told a rude joke/story.
3

Examples:

We could all be in for some rude shocks.
A rude surprise awaits visitors to the area these days.
Returning to the main road offered a rude reminder of just how noisy the modern world is.
4
simply and roughly made:

Examples:

We built a rude shelter from rocks on the beach.
5
very good health:

Examples:

in rude health At 65, he is in rude health.
6
behaving in a way that hurts other people’s feelings; not polite:

Examples:

I apologized for Ted’s rude behavior.
I thought it was rude of him not to introduce me.
7

Examples:

I’ve lived in Texas most of my life, so it was a rude awakening when I moved to New York.

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