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Examples of discourtesy in a Sentence
His tardiness was just another in a series of small discourtesies.
the courtiers shuddered at the discourtesy shown to the king
Recent Examples of discourtesy from the Web
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And the discourtesy involved in trying to override his management of the conversation is too much when dealing with the president of the United States.
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Their double-digit discourtesies were sophomoric in tone but historic in nature: The middle finger predates the Middle Ages.
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No malicious gossip, discourtesy, backstabbing, passive aggression — none of that garbage.
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School Superintendent Timothy Connellan said the class was an activist, compassionate and smart group who can help turn the tide of negativity and discourtesy prevalent in society.
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A total of 89 of the complaints were for use of force, 15 of them were for abuse of authority, 17 for offensive language and 87 for discourtesy.
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Casual discourtesy of this sort has been a staple of the European chattering classes since pre-Revolutionary days.
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First Known Use of discourtesy
1555
discourtesy Synonyms
Synonyms
discourteousness, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness;
Antonyms
civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness;
Near Antonyms
deference, dutifulness, respectfulness, submissiveness;
acceptability, appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, fitness, goodness, propriety, respectability, respectableness, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness;
affability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, hospitality, kindness;
Related Words
audacity, boldness, brashness, brassiness, forwardness, sauciness, shamelessness;
boorishness, caddishness, churlishness, clownishness, crudeness, loutishness, vulgarity;
abruptness, bluntness, brusqueness, crustiness, curtness, gruffness, sharpness;
crabbedness, crossness, disagreeableness, grumpiness, sullenness, surliness;
improperness, impropriety, inappropriateness, incorrectness, indecency, unfitness, unsuitability;
arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, presumption, pretense (or pretence), pretension, pretentiousness;
DISCOURTESY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of discourtesy for English Language Learners
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: rude or impolite behavior
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: a rude act
DISCOURTESY Defined for Kids
Definition of discourtesy for Students
- She forgave his discourtesy.
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