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Unpolite

Definition:

Adjective: not polite; discourteous or impolite.

Senses:

1. (general sense) Lacking manners or showing a lack of respect towards others.

2. (local sense) Specific to a particular region or locality, lacking manners in the local culture.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. He was very unpolite to his guests, constantly interrupting them while they were speaking.
• 2. The student's unpolite behavior led to a disciplinary action being taken against him.
• 3. Speaking loudly in a library would be considered unpolite.
• 4. During our trip to the remote village, we learned that certain gestures we thought were polite back home were actually unpolite there.

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