Adjective : an impolite reply. From Dictionary.com.
Perhaps we should open a new front on "impoliteness" and try to encircle 'em from the rear. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress] Reference
They sat in silence, and with tireless patience watched our every motion with that vile, uncomplaining impoliteness which is so truly. From Wordnik.com. [The Innocents Abroad] Reference
Pierre now committed a reverse act of impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [War and Peace] Reference
Her idiocy even assumed the improbable form of impoliteness!. From Wordnik.com. [The Captive] Reference
LAMB: "A revolution is always distinguished by impoliteness.". From Wordnik.com. [Dirty Little Secrets: The Persistance of Corruption in American Politics] Reference
Injures the stomach, causing and impoliteness. dyspepsia, etc. From Wordnik.com. [Object Lessons on the Human Body A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City] Reference
Furthermore, it is the height of impoliteness to point this out. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-12-01] Reference
That's the impoliteness we're dealing with here from the get-go. From Wordnik.com. [The inevitability of voice] Reference
Also, one of the things I completely do not understand is impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [Please...] Reference
There is simply no excuse, under any circumstances for such impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [Spiderman 3] Reference
"I hope there is no impoliteness in complimenting you on your discernment.". From Wordnik.com. [McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 5, April, 1896] Reference
I apologize for what may appear to be impoliteness and send my best wishes. From Wordnik.com. [Missing Bellow] Reference
Vaneski's impoliteness to his superiors without ignoring it as Keku was doing. From Wordnik.com. [Unwise Child] Reference
For all her brash impoliteness, she seemed to sometimes care how Rowan was feeling. From Wordnik.com. [Hunter,Healer[SequeltoTheSociety]]
Frank Nelsen longed to paste somebody, even in the absence of absolute impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [The Planet Strappers] Reference
That would show her; that impoliteness would show her what an old woman thought of her!. From Wordnik.com. [Hex] Reference
Your guest would be incensed by your impoliteness, not pleased by your courteous intention. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
And, if they're beautiful besides, they grow up knowing they can indulge their impoliteness to the hilt. From Wordnik.com. [Banquets of the Black Widowers]
'You must pardon such impoliteness as we may have shown you,' said Chanthavar with an oddly winning smile. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Way Home]
He was horribly depraved, and by his impoliteness and the grossness of his replies made himself universally hated. From Wordnik.com. [The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency]
"Not that I think we need to ----" she hastened to add, lest her hostess might attribute her remark to impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [The Girl Scouts' Good Turn] Reference
Only with persistence bordering on impoliteness have we been able to ensure that a public option even be discussed as a choice. From Wordnik.com. [Getting Arrested for Health Insurance Reform] Reference
Dear Senator Imhofe, Thank you for embarrassing us once again with your smugly self-righteous attitude coupled with impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [Republican senator won't meet with Sotomayor] Reference
Most allegations relate to incivility, impoliteness and intolerance (32%) – essentially allegations that officers were rude and impolite. From Wordnik.com. [“Two Years” for Jon Harper Killer « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
"But no! That would be an impoliteness on his part.". From Wordnik.com. [The Argonauts] Reference
Millar said coolly, ignoring the marked impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience] Reference
"I wish it did," said Marjorie with absent impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [I've Married Marjorie] Reference
And now, from cold politeness, La Boulaye passed to hot impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [The Trampling of the Lilies] Reference
Alma already quivered behind her with impatience of her impoliteness. From Wordnik.com. [A Hazard of New Fortunes — Complete] Reference
It is also a piece of impoliteness to interrupt another in his remarks. From Wordnik.com. [The Young Man's Guide] Reference
He would suffer almost as much in being impolite as in encountering impoliteness in others. From Wordnik.com. [The Ancient Regime] Reference
He replied curtly, and turned his back on her -- an impoliteness of which Bouvard disapproved. From Wordnik.com. [Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life] Reference
"Don't be a fool, Maria," said Jedidiah, scarcely conscious of the impoliteness of his speech. From Wordnik.com. [The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way] Reference
Kihn sets up a system of deception and impoliteness, by which everyone can be rich and oblivious. From Wordnik.com. [The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.com Stories] Reference
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