Rude synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Harsh; severe:
Awkward or clumsy; ungraceful.
Not cultured or cultivated:
Not carefully or skillfully made; rough:
Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellant, offensive. [from 16th c.]
Having or showing ill will; unfriendly; antagonistic
Having or showing limited knowledge, experience, or culture, esp. in some particular field
(Of a person) lacking refinement; uncouth
Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
Using, containing, or marked by harshly critical or irate language.
The definition of crass is something that is crude, insensitive and unrefined.
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.
(Med.) Damage or injury to tissues or organs of the body
A rude remark or behaviour.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of barbarians.
Dull; uninteresting
The opposite of harmonious; lacking harmony.
Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.
Indecent or obscene
Brutishly coarse, as in behavior; crude:
Not smooth and shiny:
Slow to perceive, understand, or feel; dull or insensitive:
Rugged is defined as durable or sturdy, or a rough terrain or landscape.
Characteristic of barbarians; primitive or lacking in civilization
Odd and funny; ludicrous
The definition of rowdy is noisy and disorderly.
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
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.
Lacking propriety or decorum.
Acquired without being taught; natural
Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
The definition of gawky is awkward or clumsy.
Without grace; clumsy or inelegant
Not enlightened; ignorant in general or of some particular fact.
Hard to read or make out because cramped or irregular
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Tending to tell others what to do in an presumptuous manner.
Having a rough or textured appearance; rusticated. Used of masonry.
Clumsy or cumbersome.
Lacking knowledge (in a particular area or matter)
Bitter and caustic in temper, manner, or speech
Characterized by violent motion; turbulent:
Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen
Lacking respect
Not having normal emotional feelings; cold; tactless; undiplomatic
Plain and direct, although distressing in effect
Not appropriate, attractive, or flattering:
Not brought to an end; incomplete:
Not ladylike; ill-mannered.
Not skilled or versed in a specified discipline.
Lacking good manners; rude.
Untidy, as in dress or appearance.
Not expert; unskilled.
Boorish
Not acquainted.
Not educated.
Morally offensive; obscene
The definition of ribald is something that references sexual matters in a bawdy or humorous way.
The definition of homely is looking plain or unattractive.
Having no special designation, status, or rank:
Conspicuously unconventional; bizarre.
Not polite; discourteous.
Exhibiting no courtesy; rude.
Hoarse; harsh:
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of tact; bluntly inconsiderate or indiscreet.
Lacking social grace or graciousness; rude.
Not in accordance with the truth, fact, or rule; wrong; incorrect
Determined to advance one's own personality or views
Not polite
(Informal) Saucy; impudent; insolent
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 inappropriate is someone or something that is not within the bounds of what is considered appropriate or socially acceptable.
Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
The definition of sour is something with an acidic taste, or someone who is resentful or angry.
loud-mouthed
Not polite
Behaving as a boor; rough in manners; rude; uncultured.
Offensively bold; pushing, presumptuous, impudent, etc.
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
Recently finished; fresh:
Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a way that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
High-spirited, lively, or cheerful:
Not concealed or disguised; obvious:
Using or characterized by severe, sharp, or harshly critical language
(Now Rare) Arrogantly contemptuous; overbearing
Not pertinent or suitable
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.
The definition of naughty is someone or something badly behaved, wicked or not in keeping with moral and social standards.
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.
Marked by defiance; boldly resisting.
Having the nature of, involving, or doing great injury or wrong
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
(comparative more swaggering, superlative most swaggering)
Having no physical feeling or sensation; insentient.
Not polite
(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.
Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering
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) Flippant; saucy; impertinent
(Informal) Haughty; snobbish
Loud and blaring
Haughty or presumptuous, especially for one's rank or social standing:
Very forceful:
Characterized by violent emotions, passions, speech, or actions:
Approximate
Approximate
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.
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.
primitive (related)
Characterized by simplicity or crudity; unsophisticated:
(Botany) Terminating suddenly rather than gradually; truncate:
Poorly made or done; crude.
Cruel; barbarous
Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:
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.
Brief, esp. to the point of rudeness; terse or brusque
Not in harmony; dissonant; clashing
Hearty or uninhibited; natural:
Extremely powerful or destructive:
Fairly strong and often cool; brisk:
Rough, crude, or forbidding in appearance
hoidenish
Alternative form of hoydenish.
Made of a homespun fabric:
Having or showing bad manners; rude; impolite
Not done in an artistic style.
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.
That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
(Obs.) Unlearned; ignorant
Suitable as a temporary or expedient substitute:
The definition of obscene is offensive, indecent or disgusting.
Extreme in strength or degree:
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:
Discourteous; rude:
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:
Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.
Boorish
Provincial; unsophisticated:
Somber; dull
Gloomy and threatening
Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception:
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.
Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.
Disposed or eager to fight or engage in hostile opposition; belligerent.
Feeling or expressing disdain; scornful and aloof
Showing much wear; ragged; threadbare
Not polite
Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.
The definition of loud is having a high volume or intensity.
Shamelessly shocking and offensive; impudent; barefaced; immodest; or unblushing.
Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.
Harsh and inharmonious in sound; discordant.
Not harmonic; discordant.
Not harmonious; discordant, in conflict, etc.
Alternative form of inharmonious.
culture (related)
Not civilized
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.
Of, tasting of, or containing salt
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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