rude
/ɹʉːd/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ɹʉːd/
🇺🇸 US
/ɹud/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Bad-mannered.
“Karen broke up with Fred because he was often rude to her.”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Tough, robust.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Hearty, vigorous; found particularly in the phrase rude health.
How this word is used
- Everyday “Karen broke up with Fred because he was often rude to her.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “rude” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “rude” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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