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Definition of Impolite
1. Adjective. Not polite.
Similar to: Brattish, Bratty, Bad-mannered, Ill-mannered, Rude, Unmannered, Unmannerly, Discourteous, Ungracious, Unparliamentary
Derivative terms: Impoliteness
Antonyms: Polite
Definition of Impolite
1. a. Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners; discourteous; uncivil; rude.
Definition of Impolite
1. Adjective. Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Impolite
1. not polite [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impolite
Literary usage of Impolite
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (1912)
"Please be careful not to emphasize the personal pronouns; it is impolite and bad
English to do so. Note: In this particular case: where the speaker is so ..."
2. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1849)
"... in the presence of persons entitled to superior respect : it is, in like
manner, looked upon as highly impolite to wipe the nose while they are by. ..."
3. Arctic Experiences: Containing Capt. George E. Tyson's Wonderful Drift on by Euphemia Vale Blake (1874)
"An impolite Visitor.—One hundred and third Day on the Ice.—Perseverance of the
Natives in hunting.—Hans loses a good Dog.—Beautiful Aurora. ..."
4. Collection of the Most Celebrated Voyages and Travels from the Discovery of by Forster, R. P (1818)
"could; not any act being so impolite, or contrary to etiquette, as to present
the soles of the feet towards the face of a dignified person. ..."
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