impoliteness

noun

Definition of impolitenessnext
as in disrespect
rude behavior such flagrant impoliteness must never be tolerated

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“Impoliteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impoliteness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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