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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People who are rude or unaware with receptionists can poison your culture, create unnecessary hierarchies, and drive your best people to leave.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her sister, 34, who's always rude to her, has a 6-year-old son.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both mother and daughter say the district has been disrespectful toward them during the reporting process.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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To trash another girl is beyond disrespectful.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Impolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impolite. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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