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Rude describes behavior that does not conform to what society says would be polite or good manners or inappropriate subjects of discussion. (adjective)

An example of rude is bumping into someone and not saying "Excuse me."
An example of rude is when you engage in an inappropriate discussion about sex.

See rude in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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