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
European allies have expressed dismay, even impolite horror, at Witkoff’s failure to grasp or recall key details of his discussions with the Kremlin.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Refusing an introduction is not only impolite to the person being introduced, but, more importantly, to the friend introducing you.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
And folks who are worried about coming off as impolite can find a phrase that feels comfortable for them and repeat that.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Another drawback is that multitasking in remote meetings is sometimes perceived as inappropriate behavior, with some individuals explicitly associating it with being impolite.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Refusing an introduction is not only impolite to the person being introduced, but, more importantly, to the friend introducing you.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
And folks who are worried about coming off as impolite can find a phrase that feels comfortable for them and repeat that.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impolite
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To do so would be rude, politically perilous, insulting to our biggest trade partner and just plain weird.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The interactions would last 30 seconds, maybe, and no one was rude.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is wrong, disrespectful and a violation of our open government laws.—
Donna Frye,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Time and again, neighbors said, King would be disrespectful to Wells’ wife, Kirsten.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Impolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impolite. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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