uncourteous
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of uncourteous
First recorded in 1275–1325, uncourteous is from the Middle English word uncurteis. See un- 1, courteous
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Dip not thy thumb thy drink into; Thou art uncourteous if thou it do.
From The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
That confounded dog of mine--the uncourteous rascal," said he, "does not understand how he ought to receive a stranger.
From The Student-Life of Germany by William Howitt
Your pardon, holy father, for this somewhat uncourteous interruption; but the urgency of my case must plead my apology.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
I had much difficulty in controlling my temper, and restraining myself from giving Hiram an uncourteous reply.
From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Charles A. Beach
It is certain that Miss Baillie was hurt and offended by the uncourteous castigation inflicted on her by her countryman, rather than convinced by it that her notions were wrong.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 by Various
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