appear rude
Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words
to give the impression of being impolite.
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- It might appear rude if you don't acknowledge their presence.
- His sudden departure made him appear rude to the hosts.
- I wouldn't want to appear rude, but I have to leave now.
- Did I appear rude when I interrupted your conversation?
- To appear rude in such a formal setting is often unintentional.
- She tried not to appear rude, despite her exhaustion.
- Constantly checking your phone can appear rude during a meeting.
- If you don't respond to the invitation, it will appear rude.
- Her blunt honesty might appear rude to some, but she means well.
- The abrupt tone of the email could easily appear rude to an unfamiliar reader.