Definition

The quality of being rude or using crude language.

Example

His speech was filled with rudery, making many people uncomfortable.

Conversation

Did you hear that guy at the party last night?

Yeah, his jokes were filled with such rudery.

I can't believe he thought that was funny.

I know, right? It was really uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rudery originates from the Middle English word 'ruderie', which is derived from 'rude' (from Old French 'rude', meaning rough or unrefined) and the suffix '-ery' (meaning a state or condition). The word 'rudery' refers to the state or condition of being rude or lacking refinement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rude' as being rough or unrefined, and remember that 'rudery' describes the state of being rude.

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