RUDE

adjective (~r; ~st) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rudis; probably akin to Latin rudus rubble Date: 14th century 1. being in a rough or unfinished state ; c~ , natural , raw , primitive , undeveloped , simple , elemental , lacking refinement or delicacy:, ignorant , unlearned , inelegant , uncouth , offensive in manner or action ; discourteous , uncivilized , savage , coarse , vulgar , marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill ; inexperienced , robust , sturdy , occurring abruptly and disconcertingly , ~ly adverb Synonyms: see: ~