rudely
adverb/ˈruːdli/
/ˈruːdli/
- in a way that shows a lack of respect for other people and their feelings
- They brushed rudely past us.
- ‘What do you want?’ she asked rudely.
- He waved her rudely away.
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- in a way that is sudden, unpleasant and unexpected
- I was rudely awakened by the phone ringing.
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