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  • 1. discourtesy
  • 2. discourtesy
  • 3. discourtesy
  • Discourtesy in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. discourtesy
  • 2. discourtesy
  • 3. discourtesy
  • Discourtesy in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. discourtesy

noun. an expression of lack of respect.

Synonyms

  • subject matter
  • depreciation
  • contempt
  • impudence
  • disparagement
  • revilement
  • disrespect
  • vilification
  • derision
  • blasphemy
  • insult
  • ridicule
  • substance
  • message
  • content
  • scorn
  • impertinence
  • derogation
  • contumely
  • cheek

Antonyms

  • obedience
  • compliance
  • gradualness
  • keep

2. discourtesy

noun. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.

Synonyms

  • presumption
  • behaviour
  • derision
  • rebuff
  • offense
  • behavior
  • slight
  • indelicacy
  • insult
  • offensive activity
  • doings
  • ridicule
  • affront
  • conduct
  • insolence

Antonyms

  • tallness
  • highness
  • informality
  • formality

3. discourtesy

noun. a manner that is rude and insulting.

Synonyms

  • personal manner
  • brusqueness
  • gall
  • contempt
  • insolence
  • abruptness
  • manner
  • gruffness
  • incivility
  • rudeness
  • cheekiness
  • impoliteness
  • impudence
  • curtness
  • disrespect
  • freshness
  • crust
  • ungraciousness
  • boorishness
  • impertinence

Antonyms

  • graciousness
  • courtesy
  • politeness
  • soothe

Sentences with discourtesy


1. Noun, singular or mass
Rude people have not yet realised, or simply do not care, that impoliteness, discourtesy and even offensiveness are low on most people's lists of preferred character traits.

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