impolitely

Examples

• All

• "She gave her husband a nudge, recalling him to the fact that he had, in his enthusiasm, impolitely ignored the prince."

  Fiction book (1991)

• "It means being polite, avoiding unwanted interactions politely when possible, and avoiding them impolitely when there is no other way."

  Blog text (30)

• I've asked once, however impolitely.

  Blog text (13)

• He cut me off, not impolitely.

  Fiction book (1996)

• I told them impolitely that they were mistaken about what happened to them, and they were offended?

  Blog text (22)

• "Paul snorted impolitely.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Thus, this report represents the corporate thinking of the higher education establishment—that group that a former Secretary of Education impolitely named, "The Blob."

  Academic text (1990)

• I wonder how Reed felt when, after dinner, they all rose from the table and said, not impolitely, good night, taking him and Eddie up on their offer to do the dishes, and retired to their rooms—not condemning him but also not—what did he expect from them? he asked himself.

  Fiction book (1993)

• The waiter impolitely interrupted our dinner to ask if we needed anything.

• She impolitely dismissed my suggestion without even considering it.

Synonyms

R

rudely

vsimpolitely

25 1.3

In a way that is not polite and shows no respect

is a neutral term for showing lack of respect or good manners

O

offensively

vsimpolitely

• Offensive

15 4.5

In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people

refers to lack of respect but not only to actions that upset others

C

curtly

vsimpolitely

5 6.0

In a short, rude way that shows you are annoyed

includes brief lack of courtesy but is not limited to short replies

D

disrespectfully

vsimpolitely

5 4.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

focuses on lack of respect rather than general poor manners

C

contemptuously

vsimpolitely

4 7.5

In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

expresses lack of respect broadly not always with strong hostile feeling

B

brusquely

vsimpolitely

3 7.4

In a short, rude way that shows little patience

covers lack of respect but not only the abrupt or blunt style

D

disdainfully

vsimpolitely

3 7.3

With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect

expresses lack of respect broadly not always with contempt or scorn

I

insultingly

vsimpolitely

• Offensive

2 5.9

In a rude way that tries to hurt someone's feelings

is broader covering discourteous acts that are not always meant to hurt

D

discourteously

vsimpolitely

1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is the general word for showing lack of respect or good manners

I

insolently

vsimpolitely

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for people in charge

is the general word for lack of respect not focused on authority

I

impudently

vsimpolitely

1 8.0

In a rude, bold way that shows no respect

is the neutral term for lack of respect without implying boldness

I

indelicately

vsimpolitely

1 6.5

In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings and can embarrass them

is the general lack of respect but does not always mean insensitivity

I

inconsiderately

vsimpolitely

1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

focuses on lack of respect for others rather than mere thoughtlessness

U

ungraciously

vsimpolitely

1 7.1

In a rude or unfriendly way

is the simple idea of lacking respect or good manners not style focused

B

boorishly

vsimpolitely

• Offensive

1 8.2

In a rude way that shows no respect for others

is more general and covers both coarse and subtle lack of respect

I

impertinently

vsimpolitely

1 7.6

In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge

describes lack of respect more broadly without the cheeky challenge

U

unbecomingly

vsimpolitely

• Formal

1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

applies to lack of respect more generally not only improper behaviour

U

uncivilly

vsimpolitely

7.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

is broader, covering lack of respect or good manners in many ways

C

cloddishly

vsimpolitely

• Informal

9.6

In a rude or disrespectful way

describes lack of respect or good manners without implying clumsiness

U

uncouthly

vsimpolitely

8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

covers lack of respect but not necessarily the rough or coarse quality

U

undiplomatically

vsimpolitely

7.5

In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings

covers lack of respect in speech but not just failings of tact

I

indecorously

vsimpolitely

• Formal

8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

covers lack of respect or good manners in many everyday situations

U

ungallantly

vsimpolitely

9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

is the broader lack of respect or good manners beyond chivalry

Antonyms

P

politely

108 1.0

In a way that shows respect for other people

C

courteously

4 2.8

In a polite and respectful way

How Rude

insultingly

• Offensive

2 5.9

impolitely

1 4.2

politely

108 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology