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
• abrupt
• inconsiderate
• 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
• brusk
• superior
• lippy
• peremptory
• imperious
• snippety
• high-handed

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

One of the myths Dunlap tackles in her book is that talking about money is impolite. —Katy McFee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

The typical solution is to berate co-workers for misusing the channel, which is impolite, hurts everyone’s feelings and does not work. —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024

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

Canadian sports fans have even been booing the U.S. national anthem during cross-border games, a decidedly impolite act. —Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025