rude

/ˈrüd/

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rudis; probably akin to Latin rudus rubble

adjective

  1. being in a rough or unfinished state : crude

  2. natural, raw

  3. primitive, undeveloped

rude cotton

rude rough crude raw mean lacking in social refinement. rude implies ignorance of or indifference to good form; it may suggest intentional discourtesy. rough is likely to stress lack of polish and gentleness.

noun

  1. surprising and unpleasant discovery that one is mistaken

He thinks he can get by without doing any work, but he is in for a rude awakening.

noun

  1. an unpleasant surprise

If you think this job is going to be easy, you're {phrase}in for a rude shock{/phrase}.