discourtesy
pronunciation
How to pronounce discourtesy in British English:
UK [dɪsˈkɜ:təsi]
How to pronounce discourtesy in American English:
US [dɪsˈkɜrtəsi]
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- Noun:
- an expression of lack of respect
- a manner that is rude and insulting
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Word Origin
- discourtesy (n.)
- 1550s; see dis- "opposite of" + courtesy.
Antonym
Example
- 1. She felt she had committed a discourtesy .
- 2. I must apologize for my discourtesy in arriving late .
- 3. During the national civic virtues month , all the cities should clean up , and banish disarray and discourtesy .
- 4. Jim felt guilty about his discourtesy .
- 5. A slow courtesy is a discourtesy .