Word
rudeness
Phoneticsrude·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹudnəs/
UK/ɹˈuːdnəs/
Definition
n. the quality of being impolite or not showing respect for other people. It is the opposite of being kind or friendly.
n. the quality of being impolite or lacking in social manners. Often used to describe specific behaviors or the general character of a person's conduct.
Examples
“His constant rudeness made it difficult to work with him.”
“The manager warned the staff that any further rudeness toward customers would result in immediate dismissal.”
“While some might view his bluntness as honesty, others found his lack of rudeness to be a significant barrier to professional collaboration.”
Examples
simple
“His constant rudeness made it difficult to work with him.”
contextual
“The manager warned the staff that any further rudeness toward customers would result in immediate dismissal.”
complex
“While some might view his bluntness as honesty, others found his lack of rudeness to be a significant barrier to professional collaboration.”
Etymology
From Middle English rudenesse, equivalent to rude + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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