Definition Dictionary

Sensible or appropriate to do in the circumstances.

A rude person who shows little consideration for others.

Rude and insensitive to others.

One of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

To gradually intrude on another person's space, time, or rights.

One word family: also includes encroachment.

Rudely disrespectful; sometimes, irrelevant to the matter.

Rudely bold or disrespectful.

To violate a limit or intrude on another person's rights or space.

One word family: also includes infringement.

Boldly rude or disrespectful.

Showing careful thought and sound judgment.

Prudent and tactful in handling a situation.

Showing sensible care and attention to possible consequences.

One word family: also includes prudence.

Guided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.

Basic or at an early stage of development.

To enter another person's property without permission; figuratively, to intrude on rights or boundaries.

Rude or lacking the courtesy expected in social interaction.