uncourteous

[ uhn-kur-tee-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1275–1325, uncourteous is from the Middle English word uncurteis. See un- ¹, courteous

Uncourteous as it seems, I felt so inquisitive that I followed him.

He was moody and silent, and, as some said, almost uncourteous to John Gordon.

"You have had a very uncourteous welcome, sir," said Miss Daly, extending her hand and leading him within the cottage.

It would be very unfair to generalize from this frequent situation that the American is uncourteous.

The charge of having made any alterations is altogether groundless, I might add unjust, uncourteous, and uncalled for.

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