rudeness

noun
UK: /ˈruːdnəs/
US: /ˈruːdnəs/

  1. The quality of being impolite or offensive in behavior or speech.

    1. His rudeness made her cry instantly.
    2. I was shocked by the sheer rudeness of his comments about her appearance.

  2. A specific instance of impolite or offensive behavior or speech.

    1. That was a display of pure rudeness.
    2. Her consistent lateness is a rudeness to everyone involved in the project.

Synonyms

discourtesy incivility disrespect

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rudeness" in English means: The quality of being impolite or offensive in behavior or speech., A specific instance of impolite or offensive behavior or speech..

The phonetic transcription of "rudeness" is /ˈruːdnəs/ in British English and /ˈruːdnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rudeness": discourtesy, incivility, disrespect.

Example usage of "rudeness": "His rudeness made her cry instantly.". More examples on the page.