discourtesy

noun
UK: /dɪˈskɜː.tə.si/
US: /dɪsˈkɝː.t̬ə.si/

  1. Rude behavior or speech; a lack of politeness.

    1. His discourtesy was shocking to everyone present.
    2. Showing such discourtesy to your elders is simply unacceptable behavior in this household.

  2. A specific instance of impolite or disrespectful behavior.

    1. The remark was a small discourtesy, but it stung.
    2. I was shocked by the discourtesy of the hotel staff when I asked for assistance with my luggage.

Synonyms

rudeness disrespect incivility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discourtesy" in English means: Rude behavior or speech; a lack of politeness., A specific instance of impolite or disrespectful behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "discourtesy" is /dɪˈskɜː.tə.si/ in British English and /dɪsˈkɝː.t̬ə.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discourtesy": rudeness, disrespect, incivility.

Example usage of "discourtesy": "His discourtesy was shocking to everyone present.". More examples on the page.