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What is another word for Impolite? – 130 Impolite Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rude discourteous impertinent inconsiderate insolent boorish crude tactless insensitive unrefined uncivil ungracious unmannered brutish coarse curt abrasive harsh unpleasant disagreeable offensive uncouth rough gruff brusque blunt unpolite uncivilized barbarous churlish loutish ill-mannered ill-bred.

    Meaning of Impolite

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "impolite" refers to behavior or language that is considered rude or disrespectful.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "impolite" as lacking in polish or refinement of manner, or as being rude or discourteous.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "impolite" as not having or showing good manners, or as being rude or offensive.

    Example Uses

    • It was impolite of him to interrupt the speaker during the presentation.
    • She made an impolite comment about my outfit, which really hurt my feelings.
    • The impolite behavior of the customer towards the server was unacceptable.
    • The company apologized for the impolite response from their customer service representative.
    • The teacher reminded the students that it's impolite to talk back to adults.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    polite courteous respectful considerate gracious civil refined mannered well-behaved well-mannered courteous cordial affable friendly genial hospitable obliging accommodating pleasant agreeable charming debonair gallant chivalrous courteous dignified.

    Related Nouns

    rudeness impertinence incivility discourtesy insolence boorishness crudeness tactlessness insensitivity unrefinement barbarism brutality coarseness vulgarity offensiveness unpleasantness disagreeableness offense insult slight snub rebuff affront.

    Related Verbs

    offend insult slight snub rebuff affront annoy irritate vex provoke ruffle disturb upset displease antagonize alienate repel repulse disgust nauseate sicken outrage.

    Related Adjectives

    rude discourteous impertinent inconsiderate insolent boorish crude tactless insensitive unrefined uncivil ungracious unmannered brutish coarse curt abrasive harsh unpleasant disagreeable offensive uncouth rough gruff brusque blunt.