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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishRude or bad-mannered.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- impoliter, more impolite
- Superlative
- impolitest, most impolite
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Etymology
From Latin impolitus, formed from im- ("not") + polite.
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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.
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