impolite

ihm-puh-LYT

Impolite (adj) means not polite; rude or lacking in good manners. Example: “It's impolite to interrupt someone while they're speaking.”

adj

Not polite; rude or lacking in good manners.

"It's impolite to interrupt someone while they're speaking."

"He found it impolite that she didn't reply to the invitation."

How to use impolite

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRude or bad-mannered.

Common pairings

impolite to considered impolite

impoliter comparative, more impolite comparative, impolitest superlative, most impolite superlative

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It's _____ to interrupt someone while they're speaking.

From Latin impolitus, formed from im- ("not") + polite.

Origin: Latin

debonair polite suave

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What does “impolite” mean?

The word “impolite” means not polite; rude or lacking in good manners. In plain terms, rude or bad-mannered.

How do you pronounce “impolite”?

“Impolite” is pronounced ihm-puh-LYT (/ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “impolite” in a sentence?

Here is “impolite” used in a sentence: “It's impolite to interrupt someone while they're speaking.”

What is the opposite of “impolite”?

The opposite of “impolite” — its antonyms — are debonair, polite and suave.

What part of speech is “impolite”?

“Impolite” is an adjective.

Where does the word “impolite” come from?

The word “impolite” comes from Latin. From Latin impolitus, formed from im- ("not") + polite.

Vocabulary lists that include impolite:

civil gentle polite respectful cheeky debonair suave