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Definition of Impoliteness
1. Noun. A discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage.
Specialized synonyms: Bad Manners, Ill-breeding, Crudeness, Crudity, Gaucheness
Derivative terms: Impolite
Antonyms: Politeness
Definition of Impoliteness
1. Noun. The state of being impolite; incivility; rudeness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Impoliteness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impoliteness
Literary usage of Impoliteness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pedagogical Bible School: A Scientific Study of the Sunday School with by Samuel B. Haslett (1903)
"Courteousness and impoliteness. Probably every one knows what these mean in
individual life without enquiring into the experiences of others. ..."
2. Heart Whispers: Or, A Peep Behind the Family Curtain, Interspersed with by William Atson (1859)
"impoliteness.—Vicksburg.—Perseverance.— Advantages of adversity.—A crisis.—Prayer.—Who
Is a fool, Ac. Sunday morning, 8. B. Magnolia, December 23, 1855. ..."
3. Lessons on the Subject of Right and Wrong: For Use in Families and Schools by William Rogers (1864)
"The following^ may be named, by way of illustration, as instances of essential
impoliteness: occupying more than half of a double seat in a public ..."
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