The difference between Gentle and Rude

When used as adjectives, gentle means tender and amiable, whereas rude means bad-mannered.

Gentle is also noun with the meaning: a person of high birth.

Gentle is also verb with the meaning: to become gentle.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gentle and Rude

Gentle as an adjective:

Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

Examples:

"Stuart is a gentle man; he would never hurt you."
Gentle as an adjective:

Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

Examples:

"I felt something touch my shoulder; it was gentle and a little slimy."
Gentle as an adjective:

Docile and easily managed.

Examples:

"We had a gentle swim in the lake."

"a gentle horse"
Gentle as an adjective:

Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

Examples:

"The walks in this area have a gentle incline."
Gentle as an adjective:

Polite and respectful rather than rude.

Examples:

"He gave me a gentle reminder that we had to hurry up."
Gentle as an adjective (archaic):

Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.

Gentle as a verb (intransitive):

to become gentle
Gentle as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

to ennoble
Gentle as a verb (transitive, animal husbandry):

to break; to tame; to domesticate
Gentle as a verb (transitive):

To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.

Rude as an adjective:

Bad-mannered.

Examples:

"This girl was so rude towards her boyfriend by screaming at him for no apparent reason."

"Karen broke up with Fred because he was often rude to her."
Rude as an adjective:

Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.
Rude as an adjective:

Tough, robust.
Rude as an adjective:

Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.
Rude as an adjective:

Hearty, vigorous; .