Rudeness

Pronunciation: /ˈruːd.nəs/

Definitions of rudeness

noun a quality or trait of being impolite or disrespectful

Example Sentences

A1 Rudeness is not acceptable behavior.

A2 I was taken aback by his rudeness.

B1 Dealing with rudeness in customer service requires patience.

B2 The manager's rudeness towards his employees created a toxic work environment.

C1 The politician's rudeness during the debate turned off many voters.

C2 His blatant rudeness towards the elderly woman was met with widespread criticism.

Examples of rudeness in a Sentence

formal The customer complained about the rudeness of the salesperson.

informal I can't believe the rudeness of that guy!

slang Her rudeness was off the charts.

figurative The rudeness in her tone cut through the room like a knife.

Grammatical Forms of rudeness

• plural: rudenesses
• comparative: ruder
• superlative: rudest
• present tense: rudeness
• future tense: will be rude
• perfect tense: has been rude
• continuous tense: is being rude
• singular: rudeness
• positive degree: rude
• infinitive: to be rude
• gerund: rudening
• participle: rude

Origin and Evolution of rudeness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'rudeness' originated from the Old French word 'rudenesse' which was derived from the Latin word 'rudis' meaning rough or uncultivated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rudeness' has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors and attitudes considered impolite or disrespectful in society.