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English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote
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rude
Whatever is not civilized is barbarian; barbaric indicates rude magnificence, uncultured richness; as, barbaric splendor, a barbaric melody. Barbarous refers to the worst side of barbarian life, and to revolting acts, especially of cruelty, such as a civilized man would not be expected to do; as, a barbarous deed. We may, however, say barbarous nations, barbarous tribes, without implying anything more than want of civilization and culture. Savage is more distinctly bloodthirsty than barbarous. In this sense we speak of a savage beast and of barbarous usage.
Antonyms:
civilized, courtly, cultured, delicate, elegant, graceful, humane, nice, polite, refined, tender, urbaneSynonyms:
atrocious, barbarian, barbaric, barbarous, brutal, cruel, inhuman, merciless, savage, uncivilized, uncouth, untamed
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rude
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modest, bashful, civil, courteous, ceremonious, deferential, smooth, even, artistic, polished, fashioned, courtly, elegant, high-wrought, polite, accommodating, considerate, refined, gentle, peaceful, culm, genial, balmy, halcyonic, serene, placid, modern, modish, fashionableSynonyms:
impertinent, rough, uneven, shapeless, unfashioned, artless, unpolished, uncouth, inelegant, rustic, coarse, vulgar, clownish, raw, unskilful, untaught, illiterate, ignorant, uncivil, saucy, impolite, impudent, insolent, surly, currish, churlish, brutal, uncivilized, barbarous, savage, violent, tumultuous, turbulent, impetuous, boisterous, harsh, inclement, severe, insulting, grotesque, barbaric, archaic
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ill-mannered, bad-mannered, rude, unmannered, unmannerlyadjective
socially incorrect in behavior
«resentment flared at such an unmannered intrusion»
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later(a), refined, polite, processed, lateSynonyms:
uncivil, yokelish, unmannered, unmannerly, lowbred, natural, underbred, raw(a), ill-mannered, primitive, ill-bred, rude(a), crude, bad-mannered, bounderish -
ill-bred, bounderish, lowbred, rude, underbred, yokelishadjective
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
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processed, late, polite, refined, later(a)Synonyms:
uncivil, yokelish, unmannered, unmannerly, lowbred, natural, raw(a), primitive, ill-mannered, ill-bred, underbred, rude(a), crude, bad-mannered, bounderish -
uncivil, rudeadjective
lacking civility or good manners
«want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue»- Willa Cather
Antonyms:
polite, processed, late, later(a), refinedSynonyms:
uncivil, yokelish, unmannered, unmannerly, lowbred, natural, underbred, raw(a), ill-mannered, primitive, ill-bred, rude(a), crude, bad-mannered, bounderish -
natural, raw(a), rude(a)adjective
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
«natural yogurt»; «natural produce»; «raw wool»; «raw sugar»; «bales of rude cotton»
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refined, polite, processed, late, later(a) -
crude, primitive, rudeadjective
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
«the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man»; «primitive movies of the 1890s»; «primitive living conditions in the Appalachian mountains»
Antonyms:
refined, later(a), processed, polite, lateSynonyms:
bad-mannered, ill-bred, rough, yokelish, primitive, unrefined, crude(a), underbred, rude(a), vulgar, bounderish, archaic, gross, raw, lowbred, naive, stark(a), earthy, crude, unprocessed, blunt, ill-mannered, unmannered, raw(a), unmannerly, natural, uncivil
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rudeadjective
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crude, unpolished, raw, rough, indelicate, unrefined, coarse, undisciplined, uncivilized, inelegant, inartistic, artless, uncivil, discourteous, inurbane, impolite, romping, hoidenish, boisterous, turbulent, violent, inclement, tumultuous, unwrought, unfashioned
How to use rude in a sentence?
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Pam Olsen:
I’m actually very sad that she felt motivated to do that, i do not like the display. I think it’s rude and it’s sad that he put it up to protest the nativity that means so much to millions of people, however I don’t think anyone should ever vandalize anything. Free speech is free speech whether we like it or not.
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George Goncalves:
It was a rude awakening. It could be what the Fed is worried about, that we’re going to continue to see uneven numbers and it’s not just going to be smooth sailing.
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Stephen Richer:
This has been a very rude awakening into what politics has become. And if I’m not part of it four years from now, so be it. I can do other things that’ll make me happy, what prompted me now ? I am tired of my people — who are good people, who are my friends — being defamed. It’s just not right.
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Kyle Kashuv:
First, they began berating my tweet, although neither of them had read it; then they began aggressively asking questions about who I went to the range with, whose gun we used, about my father, etc. They were incredibly condescending and rude.
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Brent Underwood:
There was absolutely no excuse for it, it doesn’t matter what you look like. Everybody deserves respect. And everybody deserves to be punished equally for being a rude person like that. Why would you call a person a fat gorilla?
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1. rude
adjective. [‘ˈruːd’] socially incorrect in behavior.
Antonyms
- polite
- purebred
- elegant
- polished
- gracious
- fastidious
Synonyms
- bad-mannered
- unmannerly
- impolite
- ill-mannered
2. rude
adjective. [‘ˈruːd’] (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace.
Antonyms
- refined
- future
- present
- old
- past
- decent
- conditional
Synonyms
- bounderish
- underbred
- unrefined
- yokelish
- ill-bred
3. rude
adjective. [‘ˈruːd’] lacking civility or good manners.
Antonyms
- incivility
- civil
- impoliteness
Synonyms
- civility
4. rude
adjective. [‘ˈruːd’] belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness.
Antonyms
- late
- affected
- last
- middle
Synonyms
- early
- crude
5. rude
adjective. [‘ˈruːd’] (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes.
Antonyms
- processed
- skilled
- analyzed
- civilized
Synonyms
- raw
- natural
What are the opposite words for rude?
Rude is a word that describes someone who is disrespectful or impolite. Its antonyms, or words with the opposite meaning, are polite, courteous, kind, respectful, well-mannered, considerate, civil, and gracious. These words indicate a person who treats others with kindness, fairness, and dignity. Being polite and respectful means having the ability to communicate effectively and positively with others, without offending or hurting their feelings. While rudeness can cause strain and tension between people, using these antonyms can create a harmonious and pleasant environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
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- humble
- attentive
- respectful
- friendly
- grateful
- pleasant
- amiable
- cordial
- deferential
- fair
- genteel
- good-natured
- gracious
- kind
- neighborly
- thoughtful
- well-behaved
- amicable
- appreciative
- civil
- courtly
- cultivated
- cultured
- decent
- diplomatic
- genial
- gentle
- gentlemanly
- reverent
- suave
- tactful
- well-mannered
- friendly, agreeable
- friendly, especially regarding an agreement
- considerate
- civic, community
- affable
- respectful of others
- friendly, sociable
- gentle, mannerly
- refined manner
- well-bred, experienced
- kind, generous
- respectful, considerate
- politic, tactful
- impartial, unprejudiced
- extremely nice and happy
- sophisticated, cultured
- of noble birth
- easygoing, easily pleased
- kind, giving
- meek, unassuming
- generous, good
- polite, well-behaved
- acceptable; friendly
- mannerly, civilized
- courteous, mannerly
- disrespectful, rough
- sudden; approximate
- charming, smooth
- thoughtful, careful
- caring, mindful
- compassionate, kindly
- having good behavior
- having good manners
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How does the adjective rude differ from other similar words?
Some common synonyms of rude are crude, raw, and rough. While all these words mean «lacking in social refinement,» rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy.
Where would crude be a reasonable alternative to rude?
The words crude and rude are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, crude may apply to thought or behavior limited to the gross, the obvious, or the primitive.
When would raw be a good substitute for rude?
In some situations, the words raw and rude are roughly equivalent. However, raw suggests being untested, inexperienced, or unfinished.
turning raw youths into polished performers
When is rough a more appropriate choice than rude?
The synonyms rough and rude are sometimes interchangeable, but rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness.