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impolite

[im-puh-lahyt] / ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt /


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But the play, which is set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, provides a feast for veteran thespians for whom it would be impolite to ask their age.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

When this began about ten years ago, my answers were sometimes a touch impolite.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 2026

It seems imprudent, even impolite, not to advise caution, rather than mindlessly becoming part of the herd.

From MarketWatch Oct. 20, 2025

Then again, is referring to this so-called intensity as chaos impolite?

From Salon Jul. 10, 2025

As we entered the room, many of the guys averted their eyes, like it was impolite to look or something.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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