impolite — having or showing bad manners; rude
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing bad manners; rude
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpoʊlaɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's impolite to knock before entering my room.
- He was criticized for his impolite response during the interview.
- It's considered impolite to check your phone during dinner in many cultures.
impolite
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈpoʊlaɪt/]
having or showing bad manners; rude
It's impolite to talk loudly on the phone in a quiet library.
Being impolite blocks the light, but staying polite makes everything bright!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the mid-17th century, combining the negative prefix 'im-' with Latin 'politus' meaning refined or well-mannered. The word literally means 'not polished' in behavior or manners.
Breakdown
im- (not/without) + polit- (polished/refined, from Latin politus) + -e (adjective ending)
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's impolite to knock before entering my room.”
“He was criticized for his impolite response during the interview.”
“It's considered impolite to check your phone during dinner in many cultures.”
“My GPS has the most impolite way of telling me I've made a wrong turn.”
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