rude

Pronunciation

• enPR: ro͞od, IPA ^(key): /ruːd/
• SAMPA: /ru:d/

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Adjective

Positive rude

Comparative ruder

Superlative rudest

1. If someone is rude or does something rude, they act in a way that will likely upset people.
   • Synonym: impolite
   • Antonym: polite

   Don't interrupt me when I'm speaking. It's rude.