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

  • (..) you know where I live. Oh, shit. They're home. Quick. Let's go up to my room. I should say hi to your dad. I don't want to be rude. Nice suit. You're looking good, Mr. Burnham. Last time I saw you, you looked kind of wound up. (..)
    1999 American Beauty