impolite
word
Definition
Describes someone who does not show good manners or respect, often being rude or inconsiderate.
Usage & Nuances
Mildly negative but less strong than 'rude'; often used to correct or warn gently. Common before nouns: 'impolite behavior', 'impolite question'. Not formal, but polite to use in correction. Do not confuse with 'impolitic', which means 'not wise'.
Spanish: maleducado - descortésPortuguese (BR): mal-educado - grosseiroPortuguese (PT): mal-educado - indelicadoChinese (Simplified): 不礼貌Chinese (Traditional): 沒禮貌Hindi: असभ्य - अभद्रArabic: غير مهذب - قليل الأدبBengali: অভদ্র - বেয়াদবRussian: невежливый - невоспитанныйJapanese: 失礼な - 無作法なVietnamese: bất lịch sự - vô lễKorean: 무례한 - 예의 없는Turkish: kaba - nezaketsizUrdu: بے ادبی - بدتمیزIndonesian: tidak sopan - kurang ajar
Example Sentences
It is impolite to talk with your mouth full.
basic
He was impolite to his teacher.
basic
Do not be impolite to guests.
basic
Sorry if I seemed impolite, I didn't mean to offend you.
natural
Some people think it's impolite to ask about age.
natural
I didn't answer because I thought it would be impolite.
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