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rude

/ɹʉːd/

adjective

Meaning

  • Bad-mannered.

    "Karen broke up with Fred because he was often rude to her."

  • Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.

  • Tough, robust.

  • Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.

  • Hearty, vigorous; found particularly in the phrase rude health.

Synonyms

ill-mannered,
uncouth,
adult,
blue,
primitive