Word Adverb
rudely
adv.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈɹudɫi/ UK /ɹˈuːdli/ rude·ly
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.”
Etymology
From Middle English rudely, rudeliche, equivalent to rude + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English rudely
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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