discourtesy, rudeness

a manner that is rude and insulting

• boorishness — the manner of a rude or insensitive person
• impoliteness — a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage
• ungraciousness — an offensive lack of good manners
• incivility — deliberate discourtesy
• abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness — an abrupt discourteous manner
• contempt, disrespect — a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
• crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness — the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

• manner, personal manner — a way of acting or behaving