Synonyms of impolite

impolite

adjective

ˌim-pə-ˈlīt 

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

the librarian was shocked that anyone could be so impolite as to continue talking despite repeated warnings to be quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• disrespectful
• discourteous
• ungracious
• inconsiderate
• abrupt
• thoughtless
• unmannerly
• uncivil
• arrogant
• impertinent
• blunt
• uncalled-for
• ill-mannered
• unmannered
• gruff
• incorrect
• ill-bred
• improper
• curt
• unhandsome
• insolent
• vulgar
• impudent
• uncouth
• bold
• boorish
• churlish
• brazen
• brusque
• cheeky
• audacious
• brash
• shameless
• disagreeable
• sassy
• saucy
• loutish
• antisocial
• brassy
• surly
• clownish
• fresh
• unseemly
• indecorous
• indecent
• snippy
• crusty
• sullen
• grumpy
• presumptuous
• cross
• supercilious
• arch
• pretentious
• sharp
• haughty
• bold-faced
• caddish
• conceited
• crabbed
• bumptious
• pompous
• superior
• lippy
• peremptory
• imperious
• high-handed
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polite
• civil
• courteous
• gracious
• considerate
• thoughtful
• genteel
• humble
• modest
• appropriate
• acceptable
• respectful
• correct
• suitable
• proper
• good
• meek
• right
• deferential
• friendly
• meet
• becoming
• submissive
• dutiful
• fitting
• respectable
• decent
• hospitable
• cordial
• mannerly
• yielding
• well-bred
• fit
• sociable
• genial
• affable
• unassertive
• graceful
• decorous
• felicitous
• seemly
• chivalrous
• gallant
• courtly
• elegant
• befitting
• refined
• ceremonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impolite

Daisy asks Agnes what Paula means by the dig, but Agnes tells her that it’s considered impolite to talk about birth mothers in Gilead. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026

And in Phillips’ case, Afroman’s comments were deemed impolite but not defamatory. — ArsTechnica, 19 Mar. 2026

But as athletes have grown more comfortable publicly revealing their mental health battles, most good-faith actors have grown more careful labeling failure in such impolite fashion. — Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026

My answer to this very impolite shift in the season has been to give myself—and my evenings—a bit of a reset. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025