Definition of

Rude

Before entering fully into the definition of the rude term, we are going to proceed to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can indicate that it derives from Latin. Exactly it is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language:

-The word “grossus”, which can be translated as “big” or “strong”.

-The suffix “-ero”, which is used to give shape to adjectives that indicate relationship or belonging.

The notion of rude can be used to describe an individual who is uneducated and who acts in an uncivilized manner. The rude subject, therefore, lacks delicacy and does not respect the essential rules of coexistence .

RudeFor example: “What a rude man! “He pushed me to go first,” “Son, don't be rude and thank the lady who gave you that chocolate,” “The young man, rude, answered the question with an insult.”

Among the synonyms of the word in question, we can highlight terms such as indecorous, coarse, ordinary, rustic, coarse, crude, clumsy, inconsiderate, profane, unworthy or tawdry, for example. On the contrary, among its antonyms we find adjectives such as delicate, fine, dignified, decent, educated...

What is characteristic or typical of a rude human being is qualified in the same way. In this framework, one can speak of “rude habit” , “rude custom” , etc.

Insults and expressions defined as swear words are also considered rude. Speech that includes profanity can be mentioned as rude, as can a song full of these types of words.

The grotesque and the bad taste , on the other hand, can be mentioned as rude: “The singer went on stage in a rude dress that left little to the imagination,” “I don't understand why they broadcast such rude images on a TV program.” , “They are rude photos that no one should spread.”

Applied to a thing, the adjective rude can refer to its poor quality, its excessive size or its lack of accuracy or precision : “Last night they served me a rude sandwich that didn't even fit on the plate” , “A first rude estimate indicated that There were more than 10,000 people in the square” , “The hotel furniture was rude” .

In addition to everything indicated, we cannot ignore that the term in question is also used in the field of literature. Thus, for example, we have to highlight that throughout history this adjective has been used to describe works that have been classified as in bad taste for different reasons.

So, for example, it has been established for years that the book Lady Chatterley's Lover, published in 1928 and written by DH Lawrence, was rude. Because? Because throughout it not only was very foul language used but also because sexual relationships of various kinds were forcefully and openly described.

In the same way, to all the above we have to add that rude can also be found as a surname.

A notable failure , finally, can be named as rude: “A gross mistake by the referee deprived the home team of winning” , “Don't buy that ring, it's a gross forgery” , “I think the court made a rude ruling when declare the accused innocent."