discourtesy

American  

[dis-kur-tuh-see] / dɪsˈkɜr tə si /

noun

plural

discourtesies

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

2. a discourteous or impolite act.

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discourtesy British  

/ dɪsˈkɜːtɪsɪ /

noun

1. bad manners; rudeness

2. a rude remark or act

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Etymology

Origin of discourtesy

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

Example Sentences

While there was "room to dispute" the allegations, "I sincerely apologise for the great discourtesy I have caused the public," she added.

From Barron's

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From Seattle Times

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.

From Reuters