impolidez

[im.po.li.ˈdɛz]

nounfemininepl: impolideces

rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy

1. lack of politeness; disrespectful or uncivil behavior

His impolite response was considered a great rudeness.

Sua resposta mal-educada foi considerada uma grande impolidez.

2. an impolite act or remark

Interrupting someone is an impolite gesture.

Interromper alguém é uma impolidez.

NYC Slang

rudeness, being rude

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General Brazilian

impolidez

common usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

impolidez

standard usage in Portugal, sometimes replaced by 'falta de educação'

São Paulo

impolidez

formal and common in formal contexts

uma impolidez descarada - shameless rudeness

cometer uma impolidez - to commit a discourtesy

tratar alguém com impolidez - to treat someone rudely

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