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What is another word for Impolitely? – 163 Impolitely Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    Rudely impertinently discourteously uncivilly unpolitely brusquely curtly bluntly coarsely boorishly crudely offensively insultingly disrespectfully insolently arrogantly haughtily snootily snobbishly condescendingly patronizingly abrasively harshly gruffly brashly tactlessly inconsiderately thoughtlessly carelessly heedlessly indelicately unkindly ungraciously unsympathetically unpleasantly disagreeably offhandedly high-handedly imperiously dictatorially commandingly authoritatively dogmatically overbearingly oppressively domineeringly tyrannically.

    Meaning of Impolitely

    The primary meaning of the word "Impolitely" is to behave or speak in a way that is not polite or courteous.

    Definitions

    • In a rude or impolite manner, lacking courtesy or refinement.
    • Not showing respect or consideration for others, often in a way that is intentional or noticeable.
    • Behaving or speaking in a manner that is offensively or unacceptably rude.

    Etymology of Impolitely

    The word "Impolitely" originates from the prefix "im-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", and the word "politely", which comes from the Old French "polit", meaning "refined" or "cultivated", and the Latin "politus", meaning "polished" or "refined".
    Historically, the term has been used to describe behavior or speech that is considered unacceptable or rude in social interactions.

    Example Uses

    • He spoke impolitely to the waiter, complaining about the service in a loud and obnoxious tone.
    • She behaved impolitely at the dinner party, interrupting others and dominating the conversation.
    • The impolitely worded letter was seen as a personal attack, rather than a constructive criticism.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    Courteously politely respectfully considerately thoughtfully kindly graciously sympathetically pleasantly agreeably tactfully considerately delicately diplomatically charmingly affably genially cordially warmly hospitably civilly refinedly cultivatedly elegantly sophisticatedly urbanely suavely debonairly.

    Related Nouns

    Discourtesy rudeness incivility impertinence boorishness crudeness offensiveness insult disrespect arrogance haughtiness condescension patronization abrasiveness harshness gruffness brashness tactlessness inconsiderateness thoughtlessness carelessness heedlessness indelicacy unkindness ungraciousness unsympatheticness unpleasantness disagreeableness.

    Related Verbs

    Offend insult disrespect affront outrage snub rebuff repel alienate antagonize provoke irritate annoy vex displease upset disturb trouble bother perturb ruffle discompose fluster embarrass humiliate mortify abash.

    Related Adjectives

    Rude impertinent discourteous uncivil unpolite brusque curt blunt coarse boorish crude offensive insulting disrespectful arrogant haughty condescending patronizing abrasive harsh gruff brash tactless inconsiderate thoughtless careless heedless indelicate unkind ungracious unsympathetic unpleasant disagreeable.