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Common collocations with rude in American Collocation

rude adjective

US /rud/

very

abominably
downright
exceptionally
extremely
incredibly
plain
so
terribly
very

Although appearing to behave as an impeccable hostess she is actually abominably rude.

Sending an unsolicited email to somebody calling them names is downright rude.

rather

a little
quite
rather
slightly
somewhat

Blowing your nose in public is seen as rather rude in Japan.

appear
be
be considered
seem
sound

It is considered rude to cancel a meeting at the last minute.

disrespectful

discourteous
dismissive
disrespectful
impolite
insolent

Frankly, I found the staff insolent and rude.

unpleasant

abrupt
arrogant
impatient
obnoxious
sarcastic

He was tired of solicitors being described as arrogant, rude, and patronizing.

insulting

abusive
insulting
offensive

Letters that we consider to be rude and abusive will not receive a response.

thoughtless

ignorant
inconsiderate
thoughtless

The police officer said that rude and thoughtless drivers were unfortunately part of the job.

unkind

hurtful
unfriendly
unhelpful
unkind

There are people who use ‘honesty’ as a reason for simply being rude and hurtful.

crude

crude
lewd
uncouth
vulgar

Account holders are asked to report any rude or lewd emails which get through the system.