Direct and Impolite

Direct

Direct adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.
Usage example: our coach is very direct, never hesitating for a moment to tell a player whenever he isn't performing up to snuff

Impolite and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impolite" instead an adjective "Direct".

Impolite

Impolite adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.

Direct and impolite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead an adjective "Impolite".

Nearby Words: impoliteness, impolitely, impolicy

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Baba Yaga The Russian word 'baba' is an impolite term for "woman" with no direct translation in English (though the old-fashioned English term "broad" may give the best idea).
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