impolite — having or showing bad manners; rude
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing bad manners; rude
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpoʊlaɪt/
Korean meaning: 예의가 없는, 무례한
Korean pronunciation: 임**포**라잇
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
A customer behaves impolite by loudly talking on phone during dinner service
Being impolite blocks the light, but staying polite makes everything bright!
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🌳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.
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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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