adverb
- in an impolite or discourteous manner
- in a sudden or abrupt manner
- in a rough or crude manner
Examples
- He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
- The customer service representative spoke rudely to the caller.
- She was rudely awakened by the loud construction noise.
- The meeting was rudely disrupted by the fire alarm.
- The wooden table was rudely carved with simple tools.
- He rudely pushed past the other passengers on the train.
- The peaceful afternoon was rudely shattered by thunder.