Definition

More impolite or offensive than someone or something else.

Example

He was ruder than his friends during the argument.

Conversation

Did you notice how much ruder he was at the party last night?

Yeah, I thought he was acting really off.

I wonder what got into him; he’s usually nice.

Maybe he was just having a bad day, but it was surprising.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ruder → The word 'ruder' is derived from the comparative form of 'rude', which comes from Old French 'rude' (meaning rough or harsh) and from Latin 'rudis' (meaning unrefined or raw). The suffix '-er' indicates a comparative degree. Thus, 'ruder' means more rough or more unrefined than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rude' meaning rough or unrefined, and remember that 'ruder' means more rough or unrefined than something else.

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