1
as in disrespect
rude behavior
such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office
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2
as in crassness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
the rudeness of frontier life gradually diminished with time
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Recent Examples of rudeness
But research shows that confrontation and rudeness are NOT actually what makes these styles of leadership work.
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London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Responding to rudeness with equal aggression often escalates the situation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
According to a study conducted by management professor Christine Pearson at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, 45% of the 800 respondents surveyed contemplated changing jobs due to incidents of rudeness.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
At that point, refusing to move a bag can cross the line into rudeness.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Responding to rudeness with equal aggression often escalates the situation.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
According to a study conducted by management professor Christine Pearson at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, 45% of the 800 respondents surveyed contemplated changing jobs due to incidents of rudeness.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
At that point, refusing to move a bag can cross the line into rudeness.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudeness
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The three Māori lawmakers declined to appear before the committee during its investigation, citing disrespect for their cultural traditions.—
Julia Zhong,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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Kelce saw some disrespect in those rankings, coming in at No. 7 on the list.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Rudeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudeness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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