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impoliteness

im·po·lite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-puh-lahyt]
    • /ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt/
    • /ˌɪm.pəlˈaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-puh-lahyt]
    • /ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt/

Definitions of impoliteness word

  • adjective impoliteness not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply. 1
  • noun impoliteness The state of being impolite; incivility; rudeness. 1

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Origin of impoliteness

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, impolite is from the Latin word impolītus rough, unpolished. See im-2, polite

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Parts of speech for Impoliteness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

impoliteness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for impoliteness

noun impoliteness

  • discourtesy — lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
  • disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
  • inconsideration — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
  • boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
  • unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.

Antonyms for impoliteness

noun impoliteness

  • manners — mainour.
  • humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
  • reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
  • civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
  • politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.

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