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The definition of rude is 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

adjective ruder, rudest

crude or rough in form or workmanship: a rude hut
barbarous or ignorant: rude savages
1. lacking refinement, culture, or elegance; uncouth, boorish, coarse, vulgar, etc.
2. Brit., Informal indecent; obscene: a rude joke
discourteous; unmannerly: a rude reply
rough, violent, or harsh: a rude awakening
harsh in sound; discordant; not musical: rude tones
having or showing little skill or development; primitive: rude drawings
not carefully worked out or finished; not precise: a rude appraisal
sturdy; robust; rugged: rude health

Origin: OFr < L rudis, akin to rudus, debris, rubble < IE *reud-, to tear apart < base *reu-, to tear out, dig up > rug, rotten

Related Forms:

rudely adverb
rudeness noun

See rude in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective rud·er, rud·est

Relatively undeveloped; primitive: a rude and savage land; a rude agricultural implement.
a. Being in a crude, rough, unfinished condition: a rude thatched hut.
b. Exhibiting a marked lack of skill or precision in work: rude crafts.
c. In a natural, raw state: bales of rude cotton.
a. Lacking the graces and refinement of civilized life; uncouth.
b. Lacking education or knowledge; unlearned.
c. Ill-mannered; discourteous: rude behavior.
Vigorous, robust, and sturdy.
Abruptly and unpleasantly forceful: received a rude shock.