discourtesy

[dis-kur-tuh-see]

noun

plural

discourtesies 

1. lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.

2. a discourteous or impolite act.

discourtesy

/ dɪsˈkɜːtɪsɪ /

noun

1. bad manners; rudeness

2. a rude remark or act

Word History and Origins

Origin of discourtesy¹

First recorded in 1545–55; dis- ¹ + courtesy

Example Sentences

An exasperated Sir Lindsay said failing to do so was a "supreme discourtesy to the House" and he was "very, very disappointed" with Reeves.

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Well, that discourtesy seems to have been forgotten, with the 75-year-old poised to step in as interim manager at Pittodrie for the rest of the season.

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The Sheriff’s Office did not sustain an allegation of “discourtesy” against the deputy.

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A vice foreign minister called in Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming and strongly protested what South Korea called "diplomatic discourtesy", the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement.

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The sergeant was investigated by the police department for “discourtesy and conduct unbecoming,” rather than bias or prejudice, and retired before facing looming discipline.

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