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impolitely

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪtli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English impolite Middle English -ly English -ly English impolitely From impolite + -ly.

  1. In an impolite manner; uncivilly; rudely.

    This fine officer touched his laced hat most courteously to our Captain, who, after returning the compliment, stared at him, rather impolitely, through his spy-glass.

    Poor Crab! It was as if he had spoken to the wind. That scoundrel, Pinocchio, turned around and said most impolitely: “Oh, hush! ugly Crab. You would do better to eat some seaweed and cure that cold of yours. Go home to bed and take a good sweat.”