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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Apr. 2024
Lane’s complaint alleged the off-duty officers were discourteous and unprofessional and violated body-camera policies.
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Kelli Smith,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2023
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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
See All Example Sentences for discourteous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourteous
Adjective
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Due Amici brings Brooklyn roots and authenticity, right down to the counter service that’s not rude but not exactly warm.
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It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.
Adjective
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Plus, that guy with no shirt was disrespectful.
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For some, public criticism of the nation can feel disloyal or disrespectful.
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“Discourteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourteous. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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