unpolite

[ uhn-puh-lahyt ]

/ ˌʌn pəˈlaɪt /

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adjective

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Origin of unpolite

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

OTHER WORDS FROM unpolite

un·po·lite·ly, adverb

Words nearby unpolite

unpledged delegate, unplug, unplugged, unplumbed, unpolished rice, unpolite, unpolitic, unpolled, unpolluted, unpopular, unposed

How to use unpolite in a sentence

The Manners of the Germans are so different, proceed they, from ours; their Service is so unpolite!
The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume II|Karl Ludwig von Pllnitz
"He is so jolly green," said Charley when he recovered, as an apology to the company for his unpolite behaviour.
Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II|Various
Mr. Frederick Montague, I'm sure, is too well-bred a young gentleman to do so unpolite, so ungallant a thing!'
The Parent's Assistant|Maria Edgeworth
So pulling out one letter after another, and reading them in company, or cutting or pairing one's nails, is unpolite and rude.
The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant|John Hamilton Moore

Drinking of healths is now growing out of fashion, and is very unpolite in good company.
The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant|John Hamilton Moore