rude — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- bitter adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
- harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
- rough adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
- rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
- surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.
Senses
rude is used for these senses in English:
- abrasive Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
- bitter Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
- harsh Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
- rough Not smooth; uneven.
- rough Violent; not careful or subtle.
- rugged (of behaviour) Violent; rude; boisterous
- surly Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
abrasive — full definition
- adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
- adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
- noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.
bitter — full definition
- adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
- adj Feeling or showing resentment, anger, or lingering hurt.
- noun A British beer style with a pronounced hoppy flavor.