Rude (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness; "the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man"; "primitive movies of the 1890s"; "primitive living conditions in the Appalachian mountains".
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Meaning 2
Lacking civility or good manners; "want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue"- Willa Cather.
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Meaning 3
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes; "natural yogurt"; "natural produce"; "raw wool"; "raw sugar"; "bales of rude cotton".
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Meaning 4
Socially incorrect in behavior; "resentment flared at such an unmannered intrusion".
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Meaning 5
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace.
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- Her demeanor was incredibly rude to our hosts at the dinner party.
- His sudden laughter during the memorial service was a rude outburst.
- Her phone kept ringing throughout the concert, which I found utterly rude.
- She brushed past people without a second thought, leaving them shocked at her rude behavior.
- I think making such sarcastic remarks in a work setting is totally unprofessional and rude.