Definitions
- Describing a person who lacks good manners or social etiquette. - Referring to behavior that is rude, impolite, or inappropriate. - Talking about actions or words that are not considerate of others or their feelings.
- Describing behavior that is not polite or courteous. - Referring to actions or words that are disrespectful or offensive. - Talking about behavior that violates social norms or expectations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is not socially acceptable.
- 2Both words refer to actions or words that can offend or hurt others.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of consideration for others' feelings or social norms.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unmannered is less common than impolite and may be considered more formal.
- 2Severity: Impolite suggests a greater degree of offensiveness or disrespect than unmannered.
- 3Scope: Unmannered can refer to a person's overall lack of social skills, while impolite typically refers to specific actions or words.
- 4Connotation: Unmannered can imply a lack of education or upbringing, while impolite suggests a deliberate choice to disregard social norms.
Remember this!
Unmannered and impolite are synonyms that describe behavior that is not socially acceptable. However, unmannered is less common and may be considered more formal, while impolite suggests a greater degree of offensiveness or disrespect. Unmannered can refer to a person's overall lack of social skills, while impolite typically refers to specific actions or words that violate social norms.
