impolite
gb/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/ us/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
B1
Inglese
udvariatlan, illetlen
B1
1
udvariatlan
B1
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is impolite (to [someone]); it is impolite to [do something]
It’s impolite to interrupt someone when they’re speaking.
Udvariatlan dolog félbeszakítani valakit, miközben beszél.
She apologized for being impolite to the waiter.
Elnézést kért, amiért udvariatlanul viselkedett a felszolgálóval.
I didn’t mean to be impolite, but I had to leave early.
Esempi per chi studia
It is impolite to talk with your mouth full.
Udvariatlanság tele szájjal beszélni.
Please don’t be impolite to your teacher.
Kérlek, ne légy udvariatlan a tanároddal.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *unpolite*; the common word is impolite (or rude).
Significato
not polite; rude
Collocazioni
impolite behavior
|impolite remarks
|impolite language
|impolite tone
|impolite gesture
|impolite response
|impolite to ask
|impolite to interrupt
|impolite to stare
|impolite to ignore someone
Sinonimi
rude (More direct and often stronger than impolite.)
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discourteous (More formal; emphasizes lack of courtesy.)
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unmannerly (More old-fashioned; emphasizes bad manners.)
Contrari
polite (Showing good manners and respect.)
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courteous (Especially considerate and respectful in manners.)
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respectful (Emphasizes showing respect, not just good manners.)
Temi
communication
|social_norms
|daily_life
Definizione
If someone is impolite, they are not polite and they do not show good manners.
Not showing good manners or respect; rude or discourteous.
B2
2
illetlen
B2
Schema d'uso:
impolite [joke/story/word/meaning]
He told a couple of impolite jokes at the party.
Elmondott néhány illetlen viccet a partin.
The song includes some impolite language.
A dalban van néhány illetlen kifejezés.
I won’t repeat the impolite word he used.
Esempi per chi studia
That movie has a few impolite words.
Abban a filmben elhangzik néhány illetlen szó.
Errore comune:
This meaning is usually about words/jokes/topics, not about everyday manners (e.g., 'impolite joke' vs 'impolite customer').
Significato
slightly obscene or crude
Collocazioni
impolite joke
|impolite jokes
|impolite story
|impolite word
|impolite language
|impolite humor
|an impolite meaning
Sinonimi
crude (Often stronger; suggests rough, offensive directness.)
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risqué (Suggests mildly sexual content; often playful.)
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obscene (Stronger; clearly offensive or explicit.)
Contrari
clean (Family-friendly; not sexual or offensive.)
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decent (Acceptable and not offensive in polite society.)
Temi
humor
|communication
|social_norms
Definizione
Impolite can also mean a bit rude or sexual, especially about jokes or words.
Used as a mild or humorous way to refer to language, jokes, or topics that are slightly obscene, sexual, or socially inappropriate.
Grammatica
Forma base
impolite
IPA
GB/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
US/ɪmpəlˈaɪt/
Sillabe e accento
im - pol - ite (3 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ite)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: impolite
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
impolitely
adverb B2
impoliteness
noun
Espressioni
it’s impolite to ...
1/ˈɪts ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə |/
fixed phrase
say a behavior breaks manners
You use this to say an action is rude.
Esempi
- It’s impolite to check your phone during a meeting.
- It’s impolite to ask someone’s age in some cultures.
- It’s impolite to cut in line.
Esempi per chi studia
- It’s impolite to shout in class.
not to be impolite, but ...
1/nˈɑt tə bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt | bˈʌt |/
fixed phrase
soften criticism or disagreement
You say this before something that might sound rude.
Esempi
- Not to be impolite, but you’re blocking the screen.
- Not to be impolite, but I think you’ve made a mistake.
- Not to be impolite, but could you lower your voice?
Esempi per chi studia
- Not to be impolite, but I need to go now.
would it be impolite to ...?
1/wˈʊd ˈɪt bˈi ɪmpəlˈaɪt tə ‖/
fixed phrase
ask if action is rude
You use this to ask politely if something is rude.
Esempi
- Would it be impolite to take this seat?
- Would it be impolite to ask how much you earn?
- Would it be impolite to leave a little early?
Esempi per chi studia
- Would it be impolite to open the window?