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

  • (..) - Yeah. Let me get my coat. - Oh, come on. - Hold these, please. - This guy? - You're being rude. - You're going from Uncle Mike to this guy? - Shh. - Be quiet. - Okay. - Do me a favor. Shh. (..)
    2009 17 Again
  • (..) Bedazzled with rhinestones. Ooh. Let's go to school. BOY: Hey, yo, check it out. That's just rude. What's up, dude? What are you looking at, punk? BOY : Watch it. BOY : Wake up, douche. Sorry. (..)
    2009 17 Again