单词	discourtesy
释义	discourtesy noun dis·​cour·​te·​sy (ˌ)dis-ˈkər-tə-sē  1 : rudeness 2 : a rude act Synonyms dis [slang] diss discourteousness disrespect disrespectfulness impertinence impertinency impoliteness impudence incivility inconsiderateness inconsideration insolence rudeness ungraciousness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences His tardiness was just another in a series of small discourtesies. the courtiers shuddered at the discourtesy shown to the king Recent Examples on the Web The brouhaha, especially the recent arrest at the school board meeting, has left residents of all races, political loyalties and religious beliefs lamenting the disruption and discourtesy. Washington Post, 1 July 2021 McManus, in firing the officers, also cited acts of incompetency, discourtesy and lack of moral character. Express-news Staff Report, ExpressNews.com, 12 Aug. 2020 Casual discourtesy of this sort has been a staple of the European chattering classes since pre-Revolutionary days. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 4 July 2019 The black truncheon attached to their ears became hitched to its associated discourtesy. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2018 And the discourtesy involved in trying to override his management of the conversation is too much when dealing with the president of the United States. Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2018 Their double-digit discourtesies were sophomoric in tone but historic in nature: The middle finger predates the Middle Ages. Erik Brady, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2017 No malicious gossip, discourtesy, backstabbing, passive aggression — none of that garbage. Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2017 School Superintendent Timothy Connellan said the class was an activist, compassionate and smart group who can help turn the tide of negativity and discourtesy prevalent in society. Bill Leukhardt, courant.com, 20 June 2017 See More Word History First Known Use 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition discourtesy noun dis·​cour·​te·​sy dis-ˈkər-tə-sē  plural discourtesies 1 : rude behavior She forgave his discourtesy. 2 : a rude act discourtesy noun as in disrespect rude behavior the courtiers shuddered at the discourtesy shown to the king Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disrespect disrespectfulness rudeness inconsiderateness inconsideration impoliteness incivility arrogance impudence insolence ungraciousness impertinence boorishness forwardness dis churlishness diss impertinency audacity brusqueness shamelessness vulgarity bluntness boldness discourteousness abruptness curtness brashness surliness crossness loutishness crudeness disagreeableness sullenness gruffness sauciness grumpiness clownishness pretension caddishness brassiness pretense inappropriateness unfitness crustiness indecency impropriety unsuitability presumption incorrectness conceitedness pretentiousness conceit crabbedness pretence sharpness improperness Antonyms & Near Antonyms consideration courtesy considerateness politeness thoughtfulness graciousness civility humility gentility deference meekness modesty politesse submissiveness respectability decency respectfulness goodness acceptability propriety affability hospitality friendliness kindness appropriateness suitability correctness geniality fitness dutifulness seemliness rightness genteelness grace cordiality suitableness gracefulness respectableness decorousness felicitousness See More
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