Primitive, abusive, bawdy, abrupt, basic, and crude are all synonyms for rude. Polite, civil, and chivalrous are these antonyms of rude. And here are another 95 synonyms for rude.
Rude Synonyms
1. ill-mannered
- Abusive
- Audacious
- Bad-mannered
- Blunt
- Brash
- Brusque
- Cheeky
- Churlish
- Contumelious
- Crass
- Curt
- Derogatory
- Disagreeable
- Discourteous
- Disparaging
- Disrespectful
- Graceless
- Ill-bred
- Ill-mannered
- Impertinent
- Impolite
- Impudent
- Insolent
- Insulting
- Malapert
- Offensive
- Offhand
- Presumptuous
- Sharp
- Short
- Tactless
- Uncharitable
- Unchivalrous
- Uncivil
- Uncomplimentary
- Underbred
- Undiplomatic
- Ungallant
- Ungentlemanly
- Ungracious
- Unladylike
- Unmannerly
- Unpleasant
- Mannerless
2. vulgar
- Bawdy
- Blue
- Broad
- Coarse
- Colourful
- Crude
- Dirty
- Filthy
- Fruity
- Gamy
- Improper
- In bad taste
- Indecorous
- Indelicate
- Lewd
- Naughty
- Near the knuckle
- Nudge-nudge
- Obscene
- Off colour
- Offensive
- Racy
- Raunchy
- Ribald
- Risqué
- Salacious
- Saucy
- Smutty
- Spicy
- Suggestive
- Tasteless
- Vulgar
- Adult
3. abrupt
- Abrupt
- Disagreeable
- Nasty
- Sharp
- Startling
- Sudden
- Unpleasant
- Harsh
4. primitive
- Basic
- Crude
- Primitive
- Rough and ready
- Rough-hewn
- Rough
- Rudimentary
- Simple
- Makeshift