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
• inconsiderate
• abrupt
• thoughtless
• unmannerly
• uncivil
• arrogant
• impertinent
• blunt
• uncalled-for
• ill-mannered
• unmannered
• ill-bred
• unhandsome
• insolent
• gruff
• impudent
• curt
• improper
• incorrect
• uncouth
• vulgar
• boorish
• churlish
• brazen
• bold
• brusque
• cheeky
• audacious
• brash
• shameless
• disagreeable
• sassy
• saucy
• loutish
• antisocial
• brassy
• surly
• clownish
• unseemly
• fresh
• indecorous
• indecent
• snippy
• crusty
• sullen
• grumpy
• presumptuous
• cross
• supercilious
• pretentious
• arch
• haughty
• bold-faced
• caddish
• conceited
• crabbed
• bumptious
• pompous
• sharp
• lippy
• superior
• peremptory
• imperious
• high-handed
• snippety

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

But honoring whiteness itself was deemed impolite, to say the least. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Will your departure seem impolite? — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026

This is much more than Trump being a little impolite. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026

Daisy asks Agnes what Paula means by the dig, but Agnes tells her that it’s considered impolite to talk about birth mothers in Gilead. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026