as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
the librarian was shocked that anyone could be so impolite as to continue talking despite repeated warnings to be quiet
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Recent Examples of impolite
Not a historical correction, but an emotional one: an impolite acknowledgment of something people feel they are usually expected to soften, qualify, or leave unsaid.
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Philip Martin, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2026
My answer to this very impolite shift in the season has been to give myself—and my evenings—a bit of a reset.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
European allies have expressed dismay, even impolite horror, at Witkoff’s failure to grasp or recall key details of his discussions with the Kremlin.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
And folks who are worried about coming off as impolite can find a phrase that feels comfortable for them and repeat that.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Philip Martin, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2026
My answer to this very impolite shift in the season has been to give myself—and my evenings—a bit of a reset.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
European allies have expressed dismay, even impolite horror, at Witkoff’s failure to grasp or recall key details of his discussions with the Kremlin.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
And folks who are worried about coming off as impolite can find a phrase that feels comfortable for them and repeat that.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impolite
Adjective
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Petrie didn’t only celebrate his own hits but pointed to rival shows like Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK and Prime Video’s Last One Laughing as proof that British comedy is in rude health.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Elizabeth continues to be an infuriating character, interrupting with rude and unhelpful asides throughout the entire family meeting, casually gnawing on an orange slice as Greg and Katie have a heart-to-heart across the table.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Desmon Yancy, 5th, called the Cottage Grove Avenue store closure disrespectful to the community.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Impolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impolite. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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