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- [im-puh-lahyt]
- /ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt/
- /ˌɪm.pəlˈaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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adverb
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conjunction
determiner
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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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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