Rude Synonyms

94 rude synonyms include ill-mannered, bad-mannered, impolite, discourteous, impertinent, insolent, impudent, cheeky, audacious, and presumptuous. Rude is an adjective, and its antonyms are polite, civil, and chivalrous. Here are some additional synonyms for "rude" with example sentences.

Another word for Rude

94 other ways to say rude.

1. ill-mannered

  • unpleasant
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  • unmannerly  
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  • unladylike  
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  • ungracious  
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  • ungentlemanly  
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  • ungallant  
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  • undiplomatic  
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  • underbred  
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  • uncomplimentary  
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  • uncivil  
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  • unchivalrous  
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  • uncharitable  
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  • tactless  
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  • short
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  • sharp
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  • presumptuous  
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  • offhand  
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  • offensive
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  • mannerless  
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  • malapert  
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  • insulting  
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  • insolent  
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  • impudent  
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  • impolite  
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  • impertinent  
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  • ill-mannered  
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  • ill-bred  
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  • graceless  
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  • disrespectful  
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  • disparaging  
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  • discourteous  
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  • disagreeable  
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  • derogatory  
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  • curt  
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  • crass  
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  • contumelious  
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  • churlish  
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  • cheeky  
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  • brusque  
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  • brash  
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  • blunt
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  • bad-mannered  
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  • audacious  
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  • abusive
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2. vulgar

  • vulgar  
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  • tasteless  
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  • suggestive  
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  • spicy  
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  • smutty  
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  • saucy  
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  • salacious  
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  • risqué  
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  • ribald  
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  • raunchy  
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  • racy  
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  • offensive
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  • off colour  
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  • obscene  
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  • nudge-nudge  
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  • near the knuckle  
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  • naughty  
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  • lewd  
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  • indelicate  
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  • indecorous  
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  • in bad taste  
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  • improper  
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  • gamy  
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  • fruity  
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  • filthy  
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  • dirty  
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  • crude  
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  • colourful  
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  • coarse  
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  • broad
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  • blue  
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  • bawdy  
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  • adult  
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3. abrupt

4. primitive

  • simple
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  • rudimentary  
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  • rough and ready  
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  • rough-hewn  
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  • rough
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  • primitive  
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  • makeshift  
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  • crude  
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  • basic
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Use rude in a Sentence

Don’t be rude to others.

His comment was incredibly rude.

She was rude to everyone.

That behavior is considered rude.