impolite
Translation
impolite, rude, discourteous
Examples
It is impolite to interrupt people.
It is impolite to interrupt people.
He made an impolite comment about her dress.
He made an impolite comment about her dress.
Grammar Patterns
impolite ((to-inf)) It is impolite to stare at people.
impolite ((of sb.)) ((to-inf)) It was impolite of him to leave so early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rude, discourteous; Antonyms: polite, courteous
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'polite'. Literally means 'not polite'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'im-' often means 'not'. So, 'impolite' is simply 'not polite'.