rudeness

noun

UK/ˈruːd.nəs/
US/ˈruːd.nəs/

Definitions of rudeness noun

behavior

  1. C1Uncountable

    the quality of being offensive or impolite

    • Rudeness is unacceptable behavior.

    • His rudeness was shocking to witness.

    • We should not tolerate rudeness.

  2. Uncountable

    the quality of being related to sex or going to the toilet

    • There was an unacceptable element of rudeness in his comments.

    • Their sense of humor tended towards the rude and vulgar.

    • The rudeness of the conversation made everyone uncomfortable.