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as in clumsy
hastily or roughly constructed
a rude shelter built from unfinished logs by some forgotten pioneer
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as in primitive
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
rude stone tools
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as in crass
lacking in refinement or good taste
a comedian who uses a lot of rude language in his nightclub act
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as in barbarian
not civilized
missionaries who believed that it was their duty to convert the rude peoples of the world
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as in disrespectful
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
it's rude to call someone "ugly"
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as in ignorant
lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books
rude hillbillies they might have been, but they produced music with real poignancy
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
rude pelts that were sent to Europe to be fashioned into elegant hats and coats
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rude people
a rude gesture
rude behavior
rude treatment
inconsiderate treatment
disrespectful treatment
ungracious treatment
discourteous treatment
impolite treatment
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Hot stone massages, private yoga, every possible amenity, and also rude, self-absorbed, and entitled rich people in every lounge chair, chasing status and self-improvement, conscious of every flaw but their own.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
According to a Newsweek article, some businesses have begun pushing back against rude customer behavior by posting signs that call for the show of respect for staff.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Harry would’ve been grumpy and rude, making brusque jokes about inane gender stereotypes and asking direct, invasive questions about anatomy.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Not wanting to be rude, the plumber welcomed Albert in.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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What starts with a clumsy confession that threatened to derail their relationship altogether, ends with Mark and Helly closer than ever.—
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Accompanied by her clumsy cameraman Manu (Jean-Baptiste Shelmerdine), colorful investigations ensue.—
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Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.—
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Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.—
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Ak — who was previously accused of rape — was immediately faced with accusations of grooming, later admitting to his crass behavior.—
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After a decade as openers for regional musical acts, and only gradually incorporating often crass comedy into their act, Williams and Ree moved to Los Angeles and became regulars at the Comedy Store during the late 1970s.—
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Based on the best-selling comic book series, the fantasy follows barbarian huntress Red Sonja, who must unite a group of unlikely warriors to face off against the evil tyrant Emperor Draygan and his deadly bride, Dark Annisia.—
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So, some earlier, some later, but right around the time that the Greeks were talking about these people and excited about their barbarian lifestyle, archaeologists were finding the graves of these people.—
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Put simply, many Americans are woefully ignorant about the structure and features of their government.—
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There’s obviously ignorant, racist people in Vermont as well, but the vibe in general is way more progressive.—
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While crude oil was the largest import for Alabama in 2023, automobile and automobile parts followed right behind.—
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The Midstream segment provides crude oil and refined petroleum product transportation, terminaling and processing services, as well as natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation, storage, fractionation, gathering, processing and marketing service.—
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Most holes look exactly the same, straightforward with skinny fairways and thick rough.—
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But the Bulls again had a rough time shooting 3-pointers, making 9 of 41 after going 10-for-47 on Tuesday.—
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The Boys from Syracuse), this very ’90s version of the classic fairytale features eye-popping costumes and sets, adorably rudimentary VFX, and a truly unbelievable cast (Brandy!—
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First signs of rudimentary Valentine notes began appearing much later, in the 1500s, according to Britannica.—
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“Rude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rude. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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