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impolite

[im-puh-lahyt] / ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt /


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In 1917, during World War I, Weber detected an upsurge of irrationality that suggested sociology cannot master religion—the return of the ancient gods as disenchanted “impersonal forces,” notably in the impolite social form of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

It seems imprudent, even impolite, not to advise against joining the herd.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025

Conventional wisdom holds that political disagreements are no reason to be impolite.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

Older adults were more likely than younger adults to consider it impolite to curse out loud, visibly display profanity or wear headphones or earbuds while talking to someone in person.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

I asked Amá if I could read the book I had in my bag, but she said it was impolite.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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