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Definition of impoliteness

impoliteness

/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtnəs/
im · po · lite · ness
Adverb:impolitely
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Plural:impolitenesses
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Adjective:impolite
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• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking good manners, courtesy, or respect for others.

Example

"The customer's sudden impoliteness surprised the helpful store clerk."

2

An individual act, remark, or instance of rude or discourteous behavior.

Example

"She chose to overlook the minor impolitenesses committed by her nervous guests."

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• Rhymes for impoliteness

• Nearby Words

imply
impolite
impolitely
impoliteness
import
importable
importance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'impolite' and the suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'impolitus', meaning 'unpolished' or 'rough'.

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