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

  • (..) -It's an experience. -Certainly is. There's a first time for everything. -Sure enough. Your drinks. I don't mean to be rude... but your hands, is that painful? I was born with some form of disease. -What kind of disease? I was born old. -I'm sorry. -No need to be. (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button