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impolite

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Synonyms & Antonyms of impolite

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 for impolite

discourteous,
disrespectful,
ill-bred,
ill-mannered,
impertinent,
inconsiderate,
rude,
thoughtless,
uncalled-for,
uncivil,
ungracious,
unhandsome,
unmannered,
unmannerly

Words Related to impolite

arch,
audacious,
bold,
bold-faced,
brash,
brassy,
brazen,
cheeky,
fresh,
impudent,
insolent,
lippy,
sassy,
saucy,
shameless

boorish,
caddish,
churlish,
clownish,
loutish,
uncouth,
vulgar

abrupt,
blunt,
brusque
(also brusk),
crusty,
curt,
gruff,
sharp,
snippety,
snippy

antisocial,
crabbed,
cross,
disagreeable,
grumpy,
sullen,
surly

improper,
incorrect,
indecent,
indecorous,
unseemly

arrogant,
bumptious,
conceited,
haughty,
high-handed,
imperious,
peremptory,
pompous,
presumptuous,
pretentious,
supercilious,
superior

Near Antonyms for impolite

humble,
meek,
modest,
unassertive

deferential,
dutiful,
respectful,
submissive,
yielding

acceptable,
appropriate,
becoming,
befitting,
correct,
decent,
decorous,
fit,
fitting,
good,
meet,
proper,
respectable,
right,
seemly,
suitable

affable,
cordial,
friendly,
genial,
hospitable,
sociable

felicitous,
graceful

chivalrous,
courtly,
gallant

ceremonious

elegant,
refined

Antonyms for impolite

civil,
considerate,
courteous,
genteel,
gracious,
mannerly,
polite,
thoughtful,
well-bred

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Thesaurus Entries Near impolite

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“Impolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impolite. Accessed 29 Jan. 2022.

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The first known use of impolite was in 1739

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