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rude
01
(of a person) having no respect for other people
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
rudest
Comparative
ruder
gradable
Examples
Anna is so rude, she always interrupts when others are speaking.
02
relating to sex or the toilet in a way that is humorous but considered slightly inappropriate
Examples
The comedian's rude humor wasn't for everyone, but it cracked up the crowd.
Examples
It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker during the presentation.
04
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
05
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
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