rude
adjective
discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way.
rudeness
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a word derived from
rude.
Example Sentences
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But the opposition is steeped in that same monotone rudeness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Purely as entertainment, it is inert; the story, about a family in mourning, features histrionics worthy of grand opera and a level of rudeness that could peel paint.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
A prison key worker said he had come to the unit wanting to work on "reactions and perceptions of rudeness towards him".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
“While rudeness has always existed, the sheer opportunity for rudeness has increased significantly,” Dyas wrote.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2023
With uncharacteristic rudeness, Penelope ignored the complaints of her fellow theatergoers, for the bizarre screeches emanating from the stage were getting louder and wolfier by the minute.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
