rude: meaning and definitions

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What is rude?

What is rude?

  • Relatively undeveloped; primitive: a rude and savage land; a rude agricultural implement.
  • Being in a crude, rough, unfinished condition: a rude thatched hut.
  • Exhibiting a marked lack of skill or precision in work: rude crafts.
  • In a natural, raw state: bales of rude cotton.
  • Lacking the graces and refinement of civilized life; uncouth.
  • Lacking education or knowledge; unlearned.
  • Ill-mannered; discourteous: rude behavior.
  • Vigorous, robust, and sturdy.
  • Abruptly and unpleasantly forceful: received a rude shock.

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