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Impoliteness: meaning, definitions and examples

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impoliteness

 

[ ˌɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

The quality or state of being impolite; discourteous or rude behavior.

Synonyms

discourtesy, incivility, rudeness

Examples of usage

  • He was reprimanded by his boss for his impoliteness towards clients.
  • Her impoliteness towards the waiter was uncalled for.
  • I was taken aback by the level of impoliteness shown during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "impoliteness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indelicadeza

🇮🇳 असभ्यता

🇩🇪 Unhöflichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaksopanan

🇺🇦 неввічливість

🇵🇱 nieuprzejmość

🇯🇵 無礼 (ぶれい)

🇫🇷 impolitesse

🇪🇸 descortesía

🇹🇷 kabalık

🇰🇷 무례함 (muryeham)

🇸🇦 قلة الأدب

🇨🇿 nezdvořilost

🇸🇰 nezdvorilosť

🇨🇳 不礼貌 (bù lǐmào)

🇸🇮 nevljudnost

🇮🇸 ókurteisi

🇰🇿 сыйламаушылық

🇬🇪 უხეშობა

🇦🇿 nəzakətsizlik

🇲🇽 descortesía

Etymology

The word 'impoliteness' originated from the combination of 'im-' (meaning 'not') and 'politeness'. The concept of politeness has been a key aspect of social interactions throughout history, with various cultural norms and expectations influencing what is considered polite or impolite behavior. Impoliteness can lead to strained relationships and negative perceptions, highlighting the importance of respectful communication in personal and professional settings.

See also: impolite, impolitely, polite, politely, politeness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,812, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.