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

A prison key worker said he had come to the unit wanting to work on "reactions and perceptions of rudeness towards him".

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

I am enjoying it right now while the rude person across from me enjoys their rudeness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2024

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

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023

“Excuse my rudeness, but at my age there’s no point in beating around the bush. Your appearance is quite stylized. Are you one of those—what are they called, gothics?”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline