RUDE


Meaning of RUDE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.