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Meanings of rude in English

Portuguese
grosseiro
Spanish
grosero

Lacking civility or good manners.

grosseiro

(Of persons) lacking in refinement or grace.

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Examples for "uncivil"
Examples for "uncivil"
1
Objective: To empirically investigate the range of uncivil experiences targeted against patients.
Pubmed
2
No wonder she'd been uncivil to him from the moment they'd met.
Pasta Imperfect
3
For the first time in his life he was uncivil toward me.
Tales of the Road
4
The way you scowled at Mrs. Galsworthy and Gertrude was most uncivil.
A Popular Schoolgirl
5
The tone would have been uncivil if addressed to an impertinent servant.
New Grub Street

(Used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes.

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Belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness.

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Usage of rude in English
1
It's really rude. It wasn't the first time Bono has said sorry.
Reuters
2
He pointed in turn to the rude ornamentation in the shell clasp.
54-40 or Fight
3
It is possible, of course, that she was just being plain rude.
The Guardian
4
Haven't I watched Kate field this question from hundreds of rude people?
My Sister's Keeper
5
This unreasonable speculation is a rude contempt toward Chinese law, it said.
The Guardian
6
Taking your role seriously and being rude are really two separate issues.
News.com.au
7
Points for architecture courses are collapsing, while nursing is in rude health.
The Irish Times
8
Jesus. I couldn't friggin' believe how rude the new girl was being.
Bitch is the new black: a memoir
9
It's a rude question, I know, but not a totally absurd one.
The Irish Times
10
Keral didn't mean to be rude, but perhaps Odo needed clearer direction.
Star trek: terok nor: dawn of the eagles
11
Beyond in the rude room of the shack a lamp flared smokily.
Kenny
12
Melissa looked offended, as if Spencer had just said something really rude.
Flawless
13
And, being police, you're totally used to being considered rude and impolite.
Whispers Under Ground
14
I was sometimes extremely rude to him; he didn't seem to notice.
Agahta christie: an autobiography
15
In the cave-mouth a number of rude spears leaned against the rock.
The Strength of the Strong
16
A rude shed and a fence are built to protect the grave.
Negritos of Zambales
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Portuguese
grosseiro
Spanish
grosero
Rude through the time
Rude across language varieties
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Australia
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