rudely

Example Sentences

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The socialist playwright George Bernard Shaw appears several times rudely insulting converts he knew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But when reality rudely interrupts this feel-good dynamic, like the realization that she is disembodied and that he is losing feelings for her, he wants out and to revert back to his comforts.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2025

When out and about at a bar, or at a bowling alley, the couple say that when people rudely stare at them, they wish they'd just say, "Hi."

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

A few days ago, presidential adviser David Ndii had rudely dismissed online efforts that started on TikTok around two weeks ago, but following Tuesday's show of strength he acknowledged their achievement.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

“Yes, I remember asking what all that was about and being rudely ignored and then interrupted by these shadow beasties. Who captures you?”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova