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impolite

/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
im · po · lite
Adverb:impolitely
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1

Not having or showing good manners; rude or discourteous.

Example

"It is considered impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking."

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• Rhymes for impolite

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French impoli or directly from Latin impolitus ('unpolished, rough, uncouth'), formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and politus, the past participle of polire ('to polish, smooth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impolite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impolite
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