not polite; ill-mannered; discourteous
Origin of impolite
Classical Latin impolitus, unpolished
adjective
The definition of impolite is a rude person, or someone without manners.
An example of impolite is not introducing your date to a friend you see.
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impolite
adjective
Not polite; discourteous.
Origin of impolite
Latin impolītus unpolished, inelegant in- not ; see in- 1. polītus past participle of polīre to polish ; see polish .Related Forms:
- im′po·lite′ly
adverb
- im′po·lite′ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more impolite, superlative most impolite)
- Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.
Origin
From the Latin impolitus, not polite.
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Sentence Examples
- Writing a letter asking someone for money may seem difficult, or even impolite.
- You know, my mother always said it was impolite to stare.
- Soba is served both hot and cold and it is not considered impolite to slurp while drawing the noodle into your mouth.
- Since most of us were raised to believe it's impolite to discuss money, it's common to feel like you have no clue whether or not your spending is "normal" in relation to those around you.
- Choosing favors when another person is hosting the party could be considered impolite unless the host asks for input or suggestions.
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