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The story described a character as rude.
What does Rude mean?
Rude means impolite and disrespectful.
Dictionary definition
Not polite or respectful in behavior or words.
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Rude in a sentence
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In class, we discussed how rude behavior affects teamwork.
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The passage used rude to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.
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What does rude mean?
Rude means impolite and disrespectful.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to rude?
Impolite is close to rude in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The story described a character as ____.
Rude best completes the sentence.
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MeaningRude means impolite and disrespectful.
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Synonyms
Words like Rude
impoliteUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
disrespectfulUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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Rude word family
Base word
rude
adverb
rudely
In a rude way.
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Hint for students
Rude means not polite or not respectful. It describes words or actions that can hurt, annoy, or disrespect others.
Common mix-up
Rude is not the same as direct. A person can be direct and still polite; rude words or actions show disrespect.
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Write one sentence that shows rude without using the word rude. Model sentence: Ava rolled her eyes and talked over her friend during the presentation. Clue words: rolled her eyes, talked over, during the presentation Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show behavior that is impolite or disrespectful?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "It was rude to interrupt Sam while he was answering." Why does rude fit better than honest?
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