About The Word Discourtesy

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Discourtesy

Discourtesy Meaning & Definition
Discourtesy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Discourtesy?

[n] a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
[n] a manner that is rude and insulting
[n] an expression of lack of respect

Synonyms | Synonyms for Discourtesy: disrespect | offence | offense | offensive activity | rudeness

Related Terms | Find terms related to Discourtesy: badness | correct deportment | courtesy | disesteem | dishonor | disorder | disorderliness | disorderly conduct | disparagement | disrespect | disrespectfulness | disruption | disruptiveness | etiquette | frowned-upon behavior | good behavior | good citizenship | good manners | hooliganism | horseplay | impropriety | impudence | insolence | irreverence | lack of respect | misbehavior | misconduct | misdemeanor | misdoing | naughtiness | nonsanctioned behavior | poor behavior | ridicule | roughhouse | rowdiness | rowdyism | ruffianism | sanctioned behavior | sociability | vandalism | venial sin | vice | wrongdoing

See Also | abruptness | abuse | affront | behavior | behaviour | blasphemy | boorishness | brusqueness | cheek | cheekiness | conduct | contempt | contempt | content | contumely | crust | curtness | depreciation | derision | derision | derogation | disparagement | disrespect | doings | freshness | gall | gruffness | impertinence | impertinence | impoliteness | impudence | impudence | incivility | indelicacy | insolence | insolence | insult | insult | manner | message | personal manner | presumption | rebuff | revilement | ridicule | ridicule | scorn | shortness | slight | subject matter | substance | ungraciousness | vilification

Discourtesy In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*cour"te*sy\, n. [Pref. dis- + courtesy: cf. OF. descourtoisie.] Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility. Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes Error a fault, and truth discourtesy. --Herbert.

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