Word
rudely
Phoneticsrude·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹudɫi/
UK/ɹˈuːdli/
Definition
adv. in a way that is impolite or shows no respect for other people. You use this when someone behaves badly or talks to you in an unfriendly way.
adv. in an impolite or disrespectful manner. Often used to describe behavior that violates social norms or shows a lack of consideration for others.
Examples
“He rudely interrupted me when I was speaking.”
“The customer rudely pushed past the queue to get to the front of the shop.”
“The diplomat was criticized for rudely dismissing the ambassador's concerns, which damaged the fragile relations between the two nations.”
Examples
simple
“He rudely interrupted me when I was speaking.”
contextual
“The customer rudely pushed past the queue to get to the front of the shop.”
complex
“The diplomat was criticized for rudely dismissing the ambassador's concerns, which damaged the fragile relations between the two nations.”
Etymology
From Middle English rudely, rudeliche, equivalent to rude + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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