unpolite

[ uhn-puh-lahyt ]

adjective

1. impolite.

Other Words From

• unpo·litely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpolite¹

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + polite

Example Sentences

The Manners of the Germans are so different, proceed they, from ours; their Service is so unpolite!

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"He is so jolly green," said Charley when he recovered, as an apology to the company for his unpolite behaviour.

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Mr. Frederick Montague, I'm sure, is too well-bred a young gentleman to do so unpolite, so ungallant a thing!'

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So pulling out one letter after another, and reading them in company, or cutting or pairing one's nails, is unpolite and rude.

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Drinking of healths is now growing out of fashion, and is very unpolite in good company.

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