Synonyms of discourteous

discourteous

adjective

(ˌ)dis-ˈkər-tē-əs 

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

wouldn't tolerate anything so discourteous as the interruption of another speaker during a discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• disrespectful
• inconsiderate
• impolite
• ungracious
• abrupt
• thoughtless
• arrogant
• uncivil
• unmannerly
• blunt
• impertinent
• uncalled-for
• ill-mannered
• unhandsome
• unmannered
• gruff
• incorrect
• improper
• curt
• ill-bred
• insolent
• impudent
• vulgar
• boorish
• bold
• churlish
• brazen
• uncouth
• brusque
• shameless
• disagreeable
• loutish
• brash
• cheeky
• audacious
• sassy
• brassy
• clownish
• saucy
• antisocial
• surly
• indecorous
• grumpy
• sullen
• fresh
• unseemly
• indecent
• crusty
• snippy
• haughty
• cross
• arch
• bold-faced
• crabbed
• presumptuous
• caddish
• conceited
• supercilious
• sharp
• bumptious
• pompous
• pretentious
• peremptory
• imperious
• superior
• lippy
• high-handed
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• courteous
• polite
• civil
• gracious
• considerate
• thoughtful
• humble
• modest
• genteel
• appropriate
• respectful
• acceptable
• correct
• suitable
• meek
• proper
• good
• friendly
• meet
• deferential
• dutiful
• right
• becoming
• fitting
• respectable
• submissive
• decent
• cordial
• hospitable
• yielding
• fit
• genial
• affable
• mannerly
• well-bred
• graceful
• sociable
• unassertive
• decorous
• felicitous
• chivalrous
• seemly
• gallant
• befitting
• elegant
• courtly
• refined
• ceremonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discourteous

The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces. —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025

Repetitive verbal abuse, exploitation, name-calling, physical bullying, and other mean behaviors that repeatedly demean players are not only discourteous and wrong, but also will eventually take a heavy toll on them. —Amy Morin, Parents, 25 July 2024

Santos’ actions violated the city’s Rule and Regulations of the Civil Service Board’s rule regarding discourteous treatment of any member of the public, willful disobedience, and discrediting the city, the letter stated. —Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024

Lane’s complaint alleged the off-duty officers were discourteous and unprofessional and violated body-camera policies. —Kelli Smith, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2023