rude

Definition

  • adjective: not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people
  • adjective: being in a rough or unfinished state
  • synonyms: crude, raw, unpolished

Examples

  • If you think this job is going to be easy, you're in for a 'rude shock'. [=you will be unpleasantly shocked when you find out that this job is not easy at all]

  • He's about to have a 'rude awakening'. [=he's about to find out something that will shock him unpleasantly]

  • I was 'rudely' [=suddenly and unpleasantly] awakened from my nap.

Movie quotes

  • (..) But following me is predatory, isn't it? Could l ssk you to move? l'm sorry but l... l'm sorry. Of course. - lt's just when you move. - lt wss too rude of me. - l can't really bear the pressure... - Are you all right? l wss dreaming. Awful. Hana. Hana, are you all right? (..)
    1996 The English Patient