First Known Use: 1739
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impolite
adjective im·po·lite \ˌim-pə-ˈlīt\
: not polite
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Origin of IMPOLITE
Latin impolitus, from in- + politus polite
Related to IMPOLITE
- Synonyms
- discourteous, disrespectful, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impertinent, inconsiderate, rude, thoughtless, uncalled-for, uncivil, ungracious, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly
- Antonyms
- civil, considerate, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite, thoughtful, well-bred
IMPOLITELY Defined for Kids
impolite
adjective im·po·lite \ˌim-pə-ˈlīt\
Definition of IMPOLITE for Kids
: not polite
— im·po·lite·ly adverb
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