discourtesy

[ dis-kur-tuh-see ]

/ dɪsˈkɜr tə si /

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noun, plural dis·cour·te·sies.

lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.

a discourteous or impolite act.

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Origin of discourtesy

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

Words nearby discourtesy

discouraged, discouragement, discourse, discourse analysis, discourteous, discourtesy, discover, discovered check, discoverer, discoverist, discovert

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How to use discourtesy in a sentence

So legion are the reports of discourtesy that some customer-facing businesses have been forced to play Miss Manners.
Why Everyone Is So Rude Right Now|Belinda Luscombe|October 15, 2021|Time
I didn't mean to convey any discourtesy and I apologise if I did.
Ryanair Boss Apologises For Queen Sex Joke|Tom Sykes|April 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This was not done; but during several days the ill humour of the Lower House showed itself by a studied discourtesy.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
For a wise man, he seems never to have been sufficiently aware how much offence is given by discourtesy in small things.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

But Miss Mildmay did not resent the little discourtesy—her mind was pursuing its own train of thought. '
Robin Redbreast|Mary Louisa Molesworth
The girl will not resent indifference, even discourtesy and neglect, if only her aim is accomplished.
The Leaven in a Great City|Lillian William Betts
Was this an intentional act of discourtesy on the part of the viceroy?
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne

British Dictionary definitions for discourtesy

discourtesy

/ (dɪsˈkɜːtɪsɪ) /

noun plural -sies

bad manners; rudeness

a rude remark or act

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