Impolite meaning in English
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Definition
impolite: rude, offensive, lacking manners, not polite
Examples
- "I hope you don't find this question terribly impolite."
- "Jean : Eh... I do not want to be impolite, but I would like to ask you about politics."
Exercise 1
From the list below, select those terms which could describe Wendy, according to Icarus.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select those terms which could describe Wendy, according to Icarus.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Icarus describes himself as being "upset" by Wendy's behaviour: he does not say that SHE was "upset". To be "upset" is to be "sad" or "emotionally disturbed".
Icarus writes that he received "abuse" from Wendy, which means that she behaved "aggressively" or "abusively" towards him. These two terms share a similar meaning. The terms "abuse" and "aggression" refer to "mistreatment". Icarus also writes that Wendy "shouted at" him, which is characteristic of "aggressive" behaviour.
It is Icarus who is "teary" after his conversation with Wendy, not the other way round.
"Impolite" shares a very similar meaning with "rude", which is one of the words Icarus uses to describe Wendy in his email. If someone is "rude" or "impolite", they do not have good manners, or do not show consideration for others.
Exercise 2
"Caroline, I don’t mean to be "blunt...'
"To be blunt" is to:
"To be blunt" is to:
"Caroline, I don’t mean to be "blunt...'
"To be blunt" is to:
"To be blunt" is to:
This is incorrect. "Blunt" is not synonymous with "impolite". An "impolite (person)" is rude or offensive. Example: French waiters are very impolite, generally speaking.
This is incorrect. "To interrupt (someone)" is to is to "cut" or break into their speech.
This is incorrect. "Blunt" is not synonymous with "brief". A "brief (presentation)" is short, or concise.
This is the correct answer. If someone is "blunt", they are "frank" or "direct" in their manner of speech. Example: "My boss can be very blunt and he told me immediately that he hated my presentation". Hannah uses the expression ("I don't mean to be blunt, but...") to try and limit the offense caused by saying that she is not interested in working with YouBeauty.com.
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