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

  • (..) I'm not stubborn. I'm just truthful. I know. A lesser man would have told me it was one long holiday, and I would have awakened to a rude disillusionment. Well, now, wait a minute. If you want to get vicious on this thing, I'd be happy to accommodate you. No, I don't (..)
    1954 Rear Window
  • (..) of anointed people. I made a simple statement, a true statement, but I can back it up if you'll just shut up for a minute. If your opinion is as rude as your manner, I don't think I care to hear it. Come on now. Simmer down. You-- (..)
    1954 Rear Window