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impolite

[/ɪmpəˈlaɪt/]
adjective
indelicado
1. not having or showing good manners; discourteous
It was impolite of him to interrupt the conversation.
Foi indelicado da parte dele interromper a conversa.
2. lacking refinement or civility
Her impolite remarks offended several guests.
Seus comentários indelicados ofenderam vários convidados.
NYC Slang
rude, disrespectful
Synonyms
rudediscourteousuncivildisrespectfulimpertinenttactless
Antonyms
politecourteousrespectfulcivilwell-mannered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indelicado
most common usage
General Brazilian
educado (negative form: desEducado)
alternative form emphasizing lack of education/manners
Portugal
mal-educado
commonly used in European Portuguese
General
grosseiro
implies coarse or crude behavior

Related Idioms & Phrases

impolite behavior
impolite gesture
impolite language
falta de educação (lack of politeness)
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