transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrüd ]
adjective
( rud·er ; rud·est )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rudis; probably akin to Latin rudus rubble
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : being in a rough or unfinished state : crude
rude line illustrations
b. : natural , raw
rude cotton
c. : primitive , undeveloped
peasants use rude wooden plows — Jack Raymond
d. : simple , elemental
landscape done in rude whites, blacks, deep browns — Richard Harris
2. : lacking refinement or delicacy:
a. : ignorant , unlearned
b. : inelegant , uncouth
c. : offensive in manner or action : discourteous
d. : uncivilized , savage
e. : coarse , vulgar
3. : marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill : inexperienced
rude workmanship
4. : robust , sturdy
in rude health
5. : occurring abruptly and disconcertingly
a rude awakening
• rude·ly adverb
Synonyms:
rude , rough , crude , raw mean lacking in social refinement. rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy
rude behavior
rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness
rough manners
crude may apply to thought or behavior limited to the gross, the obvious, or the primitive
a crude joke
raw suggests being untested, inexperienced, or unfinished
turning raw youths into polished performers