English > rudeness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute| Meaning | A manner that is rude and insulting. |
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| Synonym | discourtesy |
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| Narrower | abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness | An abrupt discourteous manner |
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| boorishness | The manner of a rude or insensitive person |
| contempt, disrespect | A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous |
| crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness | The trait of being rude and impertinent |
| impoliteness | A discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage |
| incivility | Deliberate discourtesy |
| ungraciousness | An offensive lack of good manners |
| Broader | manner, personal manner | A way of acting or behaving |
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| Opposite | courtesy, good manners | A courteous manner |
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| Spanish | descortesía |
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| Catalan | descortesia |
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| Adjectives | rude | lacking civility or good manners |
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| rude | socially incorrect in behavior |
