Inglés

impolitely

gb/ɪmpəlɪtli/ us/ɪmpəlɪtli/
B2 Inglés
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adverb B2 property
1

in a rude or discourteous way

In a rude way; not politely.

Patrón de uso: [someone] speaks/acts/responds [impolitely] (to [someone])
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes misspell it as *inpolitely* or use *unpolitely* (less common) when *impolitely* is expected.
Sinónimos
rudely (More direct and common; can sound stronger.) | discourteously (More formal; emphasizes lack of courtesy.) | ungraciously (Suggests a lack of kindness or generosity in manner.)
Antónimos
politely (Shows good manners and respect.) | courteously (Emphasizes respectful, considerate behavior.)
Colocaciones
speak impolitely |reply impolitely |answer impolitely |behave impolitely |act impolitely |treat someone impolitely |interrupt impolitely |refuse impolitely |dismiss someone impolitely |impolitely worded
Temas
communication |social_behavior |manners
Ejemplos
  • He impolitely cut her off mid-sentence.
  • The customer spoke impolitely to the cashier and was asked to leave.
  • She impolitely refused to move her bag from the seat.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • Please don’t speak impolitely to your teacher.
  • He answered impolitely and then apologized.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
impolitely
AFI
GB/ɪmpəlɪtli/
US/ɪmpəlɪtli/
Sílabas y acento
im - pol - itely (3 sílabas)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
  • Base: impolitely
  • Plural: impolitelies
Familia de palabras
Forms
impolitelies noun
Core family
polite adjective A2 politely adverb B1 politeness noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
impolite adjective B1 impoliteness noun
Expresiones

to put it impolitely

1
/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt ɪmpəlɪtli/
fixed phrase

say something in a rude way

Used before a rude or very direct statement.

Ejemplos
  • To put it impolitely, his plan was a complete mess.
  • To put it impolitely, they don’t know what they’re doing.
  • To put it impolitely, she was being selfish.

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