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
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Recent Examples of impolite
And folks who are worried about coming off as impolite can find a phrase that feels comfortable for them and repeat that.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
If either of these things had been true, your staying put would still not have been impolite.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Many filmmakers try to disguise their less socially acceptable prejudices, their impolite fears, dislikes and worse, but Lynch always seemed unafraid or maybe uninterested or just unaware about what others thought of his uglier visions.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Don’t be afraid to be impolite.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
If either of these things had been true, your staying put would still not have been impolite.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Many filmmakers try to disguise their less socially acceptable prejudices, their impolite fears, dislikes and worse, but Lynch always seemed unafraid or maybe uninterested or just unaware about what others thought of his uglier visions.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Don’t be afraid to be impolite.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for impolite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impolite
Adjective
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Combined with not intervening too often, this will minimize the number of rude responses.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The White House, federal officials, conservative pundits and even some of his fans called the song disrespectful to law enforcement.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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These rules are set to protect public health, ensure human remains are treated respectfully and prevent disrespectful acts on cemetery grounds.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Impolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impolite. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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