discourteous
pronunciation
How to pronounce discourteous in British English:
UK [dɪsˈkɜ:tiəs]
How to pronounce discourteous in American English:
US [dɪsˈkɜrtiəs]
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- Adjective:
- showing no courtesy; rude
- lacking social graces
Word Origin
- discourteous (adj.)
- 1560s; see dis- + courteous. Related: Discourteously.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Talking to or goading the opponent and discourteous behaviour .
- 2. A discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage .
- 3. It 's discourteous not to extend a greeting .
- 4. A distant and at times discourteous young .
- 5. Be courteous - even when people are most discourteous to you .