rude
adjective
discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way.
ruder
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comparativeof rude.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The actual phrasing he used was far ruder than that – but you get the drift.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Two in 10 said today’s behavior is a lot ruder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
Nothing is ruder than a guest who is constantly checking emails or making private phone calls.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
They talk the way real people talk, but they’re freer, ruder, funnier.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
‘Because,’ Sophie said, blushing a little, ‘if they go down instead of up, they’ll be coming out somewhere else with an even louder and ruder noise.’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
