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discourtesy

[ dis-kur-tuh-see ]

noun

, plural dis·cour·te·sies.
  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of discourtesy1

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

So legion are the reports of discourtesy that some customer-facing businesses have been forced to play Miss Manners.

From Time

I didn't mean to convey any discourtesy and I apologise if I did.

This was not done; but during several days the ill humour of the Lower House showed itself by a studied discourtesy.

For a wise man, he seems never to have been sufficiently aware how much offence is given by discourtesy in small things.

But Miss Mildmay did not resent the little discourtesy—her mind was pursuing its own train of thought. '

The girl will not resent indifference, even discourtesy and neglect, if only her aim is accomplished.

Was this an intentional act of discourtesy on the part of the viceroy?

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