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    Dis·cour·te·sy
    /diˈskərdəsē/

    noun

    • 1. rude and inconsiderate behavior: "he was able to discourage visitors without obvious discourtesy"
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  3. behaviour or an act that is not polite and does not consider other people's feelings: They felt they had been treated with discourtesy. Being late is a discourtesy to your colleagues. See. discourteous. Fewer examples. I don't mind people speaking frankly, but I will not accept discourtesy.

  4. noun. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. synonyms: offence, offense, offensive activity. see more. noun. a manner that is rude and insulting. synonyms: rudeness. see more. noun. an expression of lack of respect. synonyms: disrespect. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Discourtesy."

  5. Synonyms for DISCOURTESY: disrespect, rudeness, disrespectfulness, incivility, arrogance, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, impoliteness; Antonyms of DISCOURTESY: consideration, courtesy, politeness, considerateness, thoughtfulness, civility, graciousness, humility.

  6. Definition of discourtesy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. The meaning of DISCOURTESY is rudeness. How to use discourtesy in a sentence.

  8. May 24, 2024 · discourtesy in American English. (dɪsˈkɜrtəsi ) noun. 1. lack of courtesy; impoliteness; bad manners; rudeness. 2. Word forms: plural disˈcourtesies. a rude or impolite act or remark. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

  9. A complete guide to the word "DISCOURTESY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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