Another word for rude

Abusive, bawdy, abrupt, basic, rough-hewn, and primitive are another word for rude. Polite, civil, and chivalrous are the opposites of rude. On this page, find 95 synonyms for rude, parts of speech, and examples of rude sentences.

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

Rude sentences

"His comment was incredibly rude."

"She was rude to everyone."

"That behavior is considered rude."

"Don’t be rude to others."

"He made a rude gesture."

Rude parts of speech

Adjective