Rude synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Harsh; severe:
Awkward or clumsy; ungraceful.
Not carefully or skillfully made; rough:
Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellant, offensive. [from 16th c.]
Not cultured or cultivated:
Having or showing ill will; unfriendly; antagonistic
The definition of crass is something that is crude, insensitive and unrefined.
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(Of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth
Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
Using, containing, or marked by harshly critical or irate language.
Having or showing limited knowledge, experience, or culture, esp. in some particular field
Lacking respect
A rude remark or behaviour.
Dull; uninteresting
Not polite; discourteous.
The definition of abusive is something that is improperly used or someone that causes harm.
Disrespect is defined as rudeness or a lack of courtesy.
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(Med.) Damage or injury to tissues or organs of the body
The opposite of harmonious; lacking harmony.
Indecent or obscene
Brutishly coarse, as in behavior; crude:
Slow to perceive, understand, or feel; dull or insensitive:
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
Lacking propriety or decorum.
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Without grace; clumsy or inelegant
Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of barbarians.
Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
Lacking knowledge (in a particular area or matter)
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Bitter and caustic in temper, manner, or speech
Exhibiting no courtesy; rude.
Gloomy and threatening
Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.
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Lacking social grace or graciousness; rude.
Disposed or eager to fight or engage in hostile opposition; belligerent.
Hard to read or make out because cramped or irregular
Not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect
Shamelessly shocking and offensive; impudent; barefaced; immodest; or unblushing.
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
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Not having normal emotional feelings; cold; tactless; undiplomatic
Not polite
Tending to tell others what to do in an presumptuous manner.
Extreme in strength or degree:
Not ladylike; ill-mannered.
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obnoxious (related)
Having a rough or textured appearance; rusticated. Used of masonry.
Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.
Not smooth and shiny:
Rugged is defined as durable or sturdy, or a rough terrain or landscape.
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Characteristic of barbarians; primitive or lacking in civilization
Clumsy or cumbersome.
Odd and funny; ludicrous
The definition of rowdy is noisy and disorderly.
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rowdyish
Resembling a rowdy in temper or conduct; characteristic of a rowdy.
Of or characteristic of a brute.
Like a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.
The definition of stupid is a person with less than normal intelligence or a boring situation.
Lacking training, not having been instructed in something.
Acquired without being taught; natural
Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
The definition of gawky is awkward or clumsy.
Not enlightened; ignorant in general or of some particular fact.
Morally offensive; obscene
Provincial; unsophisticated:
Characterized by violent motion; turbulent:
Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen
Marked by or arising from a feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others:
Disdainful or contemptuous; full of or characterized by pride or scorn; haughty
Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a way that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
Using or characterized by severe, sharp, or harshly critical language
The definition of offensive is something likely to invoke feelings of hurt, anger, disgust, disapproval or revulsion, or is something associated with an aggressive attack.
Filled with or showing scorn or contempt
Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
(Of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.
Having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Not polite
Having or being a taste that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant.
Alternative spelling of bad-tempered.
Made up of small scraps or snips; fragmentary
(Informal) Haughty; snobbish
Very forceful:
Characterized by violent emotions, passions, speech, or actions:
polite (antonym)
The definition of polite is someone or something that exhibits consideration for others and socially acceptable behavior.
courteous (antonym)
Polite and gracious; considerate toward others; well-mannered
mannerly (antonym)
Having or showing good manners; well-behaved; polite; courteous
turbulent (related)
Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous.
Cruel; barbarous
Brief, esp. to the point of rudeness; terse or brusque
Not in harmony; dissonant; clashing
Rough, crude, or forbidding in appearance
Having or showing bad manners; rude; impolite
Lacking mercy or leniency; harsh
Slightly at odds with established standards of propriety; somewhat improper, offensive, or coarse:
inurbane
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
(Obs.) Unlearned; ignorant
Not appropriate, attractive, or flattering:
Discourteous; rude:
Not brought to an end; incomplete:
Not skilled or versed in a specified discipline.
Lacking good manners; rude.
Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.
patronise (related)
Not acquainted.
The definition of ribald is something that references sexual matters in a bawdy or humorous way.
Having no special designation, status, or rank:
Conspicuously unconventional; bizarre.
Boorish
Somber; dull
Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception:
Hoarse; harsh:
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of tact; bluntly inconsiderate or indiscreet.
Feeling or expressing disdain; scornful and aloof
Showing much wear; ragged; threadbare
Not polite
Determined to advance one's own personality or views
Plain and direct, although distressing in effect
(Informal) Saucy; impudent; insolent
Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering
Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.
Harsh and inharmonious in sound; discordant.
silly (related)
Untidy, as in dress or appearance.
Not expert; unskilled.
Boorish
Not educated.
The definition of homely is looking plain or unattractive.
The definition of inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
The definition of short is something that is not long, that measures a minimal distance from one end to the other, or that does not last for a long time.
Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
approximate (related)
Very similar; closely resembling:
good (related)
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
sounds (related)
Characterized by unpleasant discordance of sound
The definition of green is having the color between blue and yellow on the color spectrum or being good for the environment.
The definition of loud is having a high volume or intensity.
Of, tasting of, or containing salt
The definition of sour is something with an acidic taste, or someone who is resentful or angry.
Not polite
Behaving as a boor; rough in manners; rude; uncultured.
Offensively bold; pushing, presumptuous, impudent, etc.
Recently finished; fresh:
Not concealed or disguised; obvious:
(Now Rare) Arrogantly contemptuous; overbearing
Not pertinent or suitable
The definition of naughty is someone or something badly behaved, wicked or not in keeping with moral and social standards.
Marked by defiance; boldly resisting.
(comparative more swaggering, superlative most swaggering)
Having no physical feeling or sensation; insentient.
(Of a person) given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed
Not to one's taste; unpleasant; offensive
Arrogant in asserting or attempting to assert one's will over others; overbearing.
Acting in a dictatorial manner; arrogant; domineering
The definition of hard is firm to the touch or difficult to do or done with great force.
Presumptuous; arrogant.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a master or teacher; authoritative:
(Obs.) Ready to serve; obliging
The definition of intrusive is someone or something that invades personal space, that becomes too involved or that comes too close without being invited.
(Informal) Flippant; saucy; impertinent
Haughty or presumptuous, especially for one's rank or social standing:
Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.
roughhewn
Alternative form of rough-hewn.
Coarse
cultured (antonym)
Educated, polished, and refined; cultivated.
suave (antonym)
The definition of suave is someone smooth, confident and charming, usually describing a man.
(Botany) Terminating suddenly rather than gradually; truncate:
Poorly made or done; crude.
The definition of brusque is being abrupt in speech or how you act with someone.
The definition of callow is someone or something immature.
Difficult to work with, such as soil; intractable.
The definition of coarse is something that has large particles, poor quality, a rough texture or something that is in bad taste.
Hearty or uninhibited; natural:
Fairly strong and often cool; brisk:
hoidenish
Alternative form of hoydenish.
Made of a homespun fabric:
That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
Suitable as a temporary or expedient substitute:
The definition of obscene is offensive, indecent or disgusting.
Having developed early in the evolutionary history of a group:
Relating to scatology, the usage of obscenities.
Tending to suggest; evocative:
Free of superfluous words; concise in a polished, smooth way; succinct
Very loud; noisy:
Not ceremonious; informal:
Not mannerly.
Unpleasant or offensive, esp. so as to seem immoral
Not skilled
Savage violence or cruelty:
Rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance; insolence.
(Rare) Anything serving as a filler
Impudent speech or behavior
A lack of courtesy or politeness; rudeness
Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.
exact (antonym)
Strictly and completely in accord with fact; not deviating from truth or reality:
polished (antonym)
Elegant; refined
refined (antonym)
Without impurities.
sophisticated (antonym)
Suitable for or appealing to the tastes of sophisticates:
respectful (antonym)
Full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
smooth (antonym)
Having a fine texture:
gradual (antonym)
Occurring or developing slowly or by small increments:
pompous (related)
condescending (related)
patronizing (related)
Difficult to effect; uncomfortable:
Bold is defined as free in behavior, or prominent.
High-spirited, lively, or cheerful:
Loud and blaring
Approximate
Approximate
Extremely powerful or destructive:
Not done in an artistic style.
Not harmonic; discordant.
Not harmonious; discordant, in conflict, etc.
Alternative form of inharmonious.
agree (related)
Characterized by unpleasant discordance of sound
Coarse; vulgar.
Poorly brought up; ill-bred.
civil (antonym)
Sufficiently observing or befitting accepted social usages; polite:
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.
culture (related)
Not civilized
Synonym Study
- Uncivil implies a disregarding of even the most elementary of good manners her uncivil treatment of the waiter
- Discourteous suggests a lack of dignified consideration for others a discourteous reply
- Impolite implies merely a failure to observe the forms of polite society it would be impolite to leave so early
- Boorish now connotes insensitivity and is applied to one who is rude or ill-mannered in a coarse, loud, or overbearing way
- Ill-mannered suggests ignorance of the amenities of social behavior rather than deliberate rudeness a well-meaning but ill-mannered fellow
- Rude , in this comparison, implies a deliberate lack of consideration for others' feelings and connotes, especially, insolence, impudence, etc. it was rude of you to ignore your uncle
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