B2adverbsocietyrelationships
US/ˌɪm.pəˈlaɪt.li/
UK/ˌɪm.pəˈlaɪt.li/
in a way that shows bad manners and no respect for other people
In context
He answered impolitely and walked out of the room.
The waiter spoke impolitely to the guests and lost his job.
She did not want to behave impolitely at her uncle's house.
Words that go with impolitely
verb + adverb
- speak impolitelyIt is wrong to speak impolitely to older people.
- behave impolitelyChildren who behave impolitely should say sorry.
- answer impolitelyHe answered impolitely when I asked for help.
- act impolitelyShe never acts impolitely in public.
- treat someone impolitelyThe clerk treated customers impolitely.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He spoke impolite to me.Correct: He spoke impolitely to me.