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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Wood also called for respect for those who had entered the competition, adding that "sarcasm and rudeness is for the playground, not for an institution like the Eisteddfod".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Yet amid the strident shouts, random rudeness and ceaseless cacophony of our current-day United States, that painting, in the quiet within those walls, offers a lesson that can seem as urgent as a breaking-news bulletin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The poll found the largest gap in perceived rudeness was between those of different ages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
G.H. and Amanda have a drink, and she apologies for her rudeness, and they go dance.
From Salon ● Dec. 8, 2023
Still, her abandonment added to my hurt I even longed for my brother, despite his rudeness to me when we last parted.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
