Synonyms of discourtesy

discourtesy

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈkər-tə-sē 

as in disrespect

rude behavior

the courtiers shuddered at the discourtesy shown to the king

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• rudeness
• disrespectfulness
• incivility
• arrogance
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration
• impoliteness
• impudence
• insolence
• impertinence
• ungraciousness
• dis
• forwardness
• audacity
• boorishness
• boldness
• shamelessness
• churlishness
• vulgarity
• brusqueness
• bluntness
• abruptness
• discourteousness
• brashness
• impertinency
• curtness
• disagreeableness
• crudeness
• crossness
• surliness
• sullenness
• sauciness
• gruffness
• grumpiness
• pretension
• pretense
• loutishness
• inappropriateness
• unfitness
• incorrectness
• unsuitability
• presumption
• indecency
• impropriety
• clownishness
• brassiness
• caddishness
• crustiness
• conceit
• pretentiousness
• conceitedness
• sharpness
• crabbedness
• improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consideration
• courtesy
• politeness
• considerateness
• thoughtfulness
• civility
• graciousness
• humility
• gentility
• deference
• modesty
• meekness
• politesse
• submissiveness
• decency
• respectability
• goodness
• cordiality
• propriety
• acceptability
• respectfulness
• kindness
• correctness
• suitability
• appropriateness
• hospitality
• friendliness
• affability
• fitness
• geniality
• rightness
• genteelness
• dutifulness
• grace
• seemliness
• suitableness
• gracefulness
• respectableness
• decorousness
• felicitousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discourtesy

Any display of discourtesy is an assertion of power, and those with more power tend to be more prone to abuse it. — Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2025

At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority. — Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024

The increase was spread nearly evenly across four broad categories — misuse of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy and offensive language. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2024

In an act of blatant discourtesy, the 20-year-old reporter-in-training pulled out the mobile phone and answered it. — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Feb. 2023