Definition

1. Noun:
   • A discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage: The quality or state of being impolite; behavior that is rude, disrespectful, or fails to observe conventional standards of politeness.

Usage

• General Use: "Impoliteness" is an uncountable noun used to describe rude behavior in a general or abstract sense. It refers to the quality of being impolite rather than a single act.
• Formal/Informal: Suitable for both formal and informal contexts when discussing social behavior, etiquette, or manners.

Examples

• Noun:
  • His constant impoliteness made him very unpopular at work.
  • We were shocked by the sheer impoliteness of their remarks.
  • The teacher addressed the student's impoliteness during class.

Advanced Usage

• "a level/degree of impoliteness": Used to specify the extent of rude behavior.
  • The email was sent back due to its unacceptable level of impoliteness.
• In Academic/Formal Writing: Often used in sociological or linguistic discussions about communication and social norms.
  • The study analyzed the perceived impoliteness in cross-cultural business negotiations.

Variants and Related Words

• Impolite (adj): Not having or showing good manners; rude.
  • It is considered impolite to interrupt someone.
• Impolitely (adv): In a rude manner.
  • He answered the question very impolitely.

Synonyms

• Rudeness: The quality of being offensive or ill-mannered.
• Discourtesy: Rude and inconsiderate behavior.
• Incivility: Rude or unsociable speech or behavior.

Antonyms

• Politeness: Behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
• Courtesy: The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
• Civility: Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• A breach of etiquette: A violation of the customary code of polite behavior.
  • Not sending a thank-you note was seen as a serious breach of etiquette.
• To have bad manners: To habitually behave in a way that is not socially acceptable.
  • The child was scolded for having bad manners at the dinner table.

Noun

1. a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage