1
as in disrespect
rude behavior
such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office
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2
as in crassness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
the rudeness of frontier life gradually diminished with time
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Recent Examples of rudeness
Their silence comes off as rudeness, for which Betty rebukes them after dinner.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
While civility is sorely lacking in politics, two other areas are known for rudeness as well — the workplace and the schools, at all levels.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Regardless of your intentions, performing extra chores beyond cleaning up after yourself can be perceived as a sign of respect or rudeness.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
While civility is sorely lacking in politics, two other areas are known for rudeness as well — the workplace and the schools, at all levels.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Regardless of your intentions, performing extra chores beyond cleaning up after yourself can be perceived as a sign of respect or rudeness.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rudeness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudeness
Noun
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Find common ground with others, and confront disrespect appropriately. 4.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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No disrespect to Lafferty, who at times has been great at his role, but to call this outcome anything but disappointing is an understatement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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The fastidious formality of Monsieur Gustave H. exists right alongside his matter-of-fact vulgarity, a combination that Fiennes nails with astounding precision.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Robert Rhoads, Oakland Park Politicians and vulgarities Your front-page article on the use of expletives by U.S.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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“Rudeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudeness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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