Rude synonyms

95 synonyms for rude such as primitive, abusive, bawdy, abrupt, basic, and crude. Rude is an adjective, and its antonyms are polite, civil, and chivalrous.

Another word for rude

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, mannerless, offensive, offhand, presumptuous, sharp, short, tactless, uncharitable, unchivalrous, uncivil, uncomplimentary, underbred, undiplomatic, ungallant, ungentlemanly, ungracious, unladylike, unmannerly, and unpleasant.

2. vulgar

Adult, 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, and vulgar.

3. abrupt

Abrupt, disagreeable, harsh, nasty, sharp, startling, sudden, and unpleasant.

4. primitive

Basic, crude, makeshift, primitive, rough, rough and ready, rough-hewn, rudimentary, and simple.

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