rudeness

Example Sentences

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Purely as entertainment, it is inert; the story, about a family in mourning, features histrionics worthy of grand opera and a level of rudeness that could peel paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The poll found the largest gap in perceived rudeness was between those of different ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

The girl, known in court by the initial Z, had just been suspended by the school for two days for repeated absence and rudeness.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

G.H. and Amanda have a drink, and she apologies for her rudeness, and they go dance.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023

Miss Gordon, who looks like she wants to squeeze Claire like an empty toothpaste tube, tells her, “Claire, I don’t allow rudeness in my classroom. Now sit down and hush!”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper