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POLITE Antonyms

There are 22 antonyms of the word polite. (opposite meanings)
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impolite
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not polite

rude
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking civility or good manners

adjective satellite

• socially incorrect in behavior

• (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace

• (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

boorish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

brash
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively bold

brazen
adjectiveadj
adjective

• made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness)

adjective satellite

• unrestrained by convention or propriety

verb

• face with defiance or impudence

churlish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• rude and boorish

• having a bad disposition; surly

coarse
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

adjective satellite

• lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

• of low or inferior quality or value

crass
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility

crude
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not refined or processed

noun

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

adjective satellite

• not carefully or expertly made

• conspicuously and tastelessly indecent

• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

• not processed or subjected to analysis

discourteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing no courtesy; rude

adjective satellite

• lacking social graces

disrespectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

adjective satellite

• neither feeling nor showing respect

graceless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking graciousness

• lacking grace; clumsy

• lacking social polish

ill-mannered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• socially incorrect in behavior

impudent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

• improperly forward or bold

inconsiderate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

adjective satellite

• without proper consideration or reflection

insolent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

• unrestrained by convention or propriety

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

tactless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

adjective satellite

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

uncivil
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking civility or good manners

Alternatives for IMPOLITE

Alternatives for RUDE

Alternatives for BLUNT

Alternatives for BOORISH

Alternatives for BRASH

Alternatives for BRAZEN

Alternatives for CHURLISH

Alternatives for COARSE

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