Impolite: meaning, definitions and examples
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impolite
[ ɪmˈpəʊlaɪt ]
behavior
Not having or showing good manners; rude.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's impolite to talk with your mouth full.
- She was very impolite to the waiter.
speech
Not polite; discourteous.
Synonyms
disrespectful, inconsiderate, rude.
Examples of usage
- His impolite remarks offended many people.
- She found his tone impolite.
Translations
Translations of the word "impolite" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grosseiro
🇮🇳 असभ्य
🇩🇪 unhöflich
🇮🇩 tidak sopan
🇺🇦 неввічливий
🇵🇱 nieuprzejmy
🇯🇵 失礼
🇫🇷 impoli
🇪🇸 descortés
🇹🇷 kaba
🇰🇷 무례한
🇸🇦 غير مهذب
🇨🇿 nezdvořilý
🇸🇰 nezdvorilý
🇨🇳 不礼貌
🇸🇮 nevljuden
🇮🇸 ókurteis
🇰🇿 әдепсіз
🇬🇪 უხეში
🇦🇿 nəzakətsiz
🇲🇽 descortés
Etymology
The word 'impolite' originated in the late 18th century from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'polite'. It has been used to describe behavior or speech that lacks manners or courtesy ever since.
See also: impolitely, impoliteness, polite, politely, politeness.