- Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
- A rude act or statement.
Dictionary:
dis·cour·te·sy (dĭs-kûr'tĭ-sē) ![]() |
| Thesaurus: discourtesy |
noun
| WordNet: discourtesy |
The noun has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
an expression of lack of respect
Synonym: disrespect
Meaning #2:
a manner that is rude and insulting
Synonym: rudeness
Antonym: courtesy (meaning #3)
Meaning #3:
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Synonyms: offense, offence, offensive activity
| civility | |
| courtesy | |
| disrespect |
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