impoliteness
1 of 1noun/ɪm.pə.ˈlaɪt.nəs/
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the quality of being rude or lacking good manners
- The teacher warned the students that impoliteness would not be tolerated in class.
- He was known for his bluntness, which some people mistook for impoliteness.
- A culture of respect is essential to reducing impoliteness in the workplace.
- The impoliteness of interrupting someone while they’re speaking is widely recognized.
- The child’s impoliteness was corrected gently by the parent.
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