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单词 impolitely
释义

impolite

adjective

im·​po·​lite ˌim-pə-ˈlīt How to pronounce impolite (audio)
: not polite : rude
impolitely adverb
impoliteness noun

Synonyms

  • discourteous
  • disrespectful
  • ill-bred
  • ill-mannered
  • impertinent
  • inconsiderate
  • rude
  • thoughtless
  • uncalled-for
  • uncivil
  • ungracious
  • unhandsome
  • unmannered
  • unmannerly
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Example Sentences

It's impolite to talk during the performance. He made some impolite comments about her appearance.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin impolitus, from in- + politus polite

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

impolite

adjective

im·​po·​lite ˌim-pə-ˈlīt How to pronounce impolite (audio)
: not polite

impolitely

adverb

as in rudely

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rudely
  • tactlessly
  • brusquely
  • sharply
  • inconsiderately
  • abruptly
  • curtly
  • bluntly
  • gruffly
  • truthfully
  • sincerely
  • simply
  • earnestly
  • openly
  • artlessly
  • veraciously
  • frankly
  • candidly
  • baldly
  • honestly
  • unreservedly
  • point-blank
  • unguardedly
  • straightforwardly
  • plainly
  • forthrightly
  • plain
  • straightforward
  • straight
  • openheartedly
  • bluffly
  • straightforwards
  • directly
  • foursquare

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • politely
  • courteously
  • tactfully
  • diplomatically
  • verbosely
  • wordily
  • civilly
  • untruthfully
  • mendaciously
  • erroneously
  • falsely
  • hypocritically
  • deceitfully
  • insincerely
  • long-windedly
  • indirectly
  • evasively
  • ambiguously
  • fallaciously
  • equivocally
  • circuitously
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