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rudeness
[/ˈruːdnəs/]
noun
educação
1.
The quality or state of being impolite, disrespectful, or lacking courtesy
His rudeness towards the waiter was completely unacceptable.
A sua falta de educação para com o garçom foi completamente inaceitável.
2.
A rude or impolite act or comment
She took offense at his rudeness.
Ela se ofendeu com a sua falta de educação.
NYC Slang
being mad disrespectful
Synonyms
impoliteness
discourtesy
disrespect
incivility
impertinence
Antonyms
politeness
courtesy
civility
respect
decorum
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falta de educação
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
grosseria
More colloquial, emphasizes crudeness
Portugal
falta de educação
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
desrespeito
Emphasizes the disrespectful aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
the rudeness of someone
crude rudeness
sheer rudeness
a display of rudeness
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