Like being late or cutting in line

RUDE

["**Hint:** It's the opposite of polite when you do these things.\n\n*(This hint guides the solver by framing the answer as an antonym of \"polite,\" which aligns with the behaviors described in the clue without directly repeating or revealing the answer.)*"]

The clue **"Like being late or cutting in line"** leads to the answer **"RUDE"** through a straightforward definition-based connection. - **"Being late"** can be considered rude in social contexts where punctuality is expected. - **"Cutting in line"** is universally seen as a rude behavior. The clue doesn’t rely on wordplay or puns but instead uses common examples of impolite actions to define the answer. The word **"like"** signals that the answer is an adjective describing the given behaviors, making **"RUDE"** the fitting solution.