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Impolite vs Discourteous - What's the difference?

impolite | discourteous |

Discourteous is a synonym of impolite.



As adjectives the difference between impolite and discourteous

is that impolite is not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners while discourteous is impolite; lacking consideration for others.

impolite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

    • Synonyms

    * discourteous, uncivil, rude * See also

    Derived terms

    * impolitely * impoliteness

    discourteous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • impolite; lacking consideration for others

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * courteous