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Definition of Discourtesy
1. Noun. An expression of lack of respect.
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Abuse, Contumely, Insult, Revilement, Vilification, Derision, Ridicule, Contempt, Scorn, Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement, Cheek, Impertinence, Impudence, Blasphemy
Derivative terms: Disrespect
2. Noun. A manner that is rude and insulting.
Generic synonyms: Manner, Personal Manner
Specialized synonyms: Boorishness, Impoliteness, Ungraciousness, Incivility, Abruptness, Brusqueness, Curtness, Gruffness, Shortness, Contempt, Disrespect, Cheekiness, Crust, Freshness, Gall, Impertinence, Impudence, Insolence
Antonyms: Courtesy
Derivative terms: Rude, Rude
3. Noun. A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
Generic synonyms: Behavior, Behaviour, Conduct, Doings
Specialized synonyms: Derision, Ridicule, Indelicacy, Insolence, Affront, Insult, Presumption, Rebuff, Slight
Derivative terms: Offend
Definition of Discourtesy
1. n. Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility.
Definition of Discourtesy
1. Noun. Lack of courtesy; rudeness. ¹
2. Noun. A rude act. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discourtesy
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Discourtesy
Literary usage of Discourtesy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of Paraguay: With Notes of Personal Observations, and by Charles Ames Washburn (1871)
"Kirkland warns him of the Consequences. — Lopez frightened. — The Correspondence
detained by Caxias. — discourtesy and Dishonesty of Caxias. ..."
2. A Treatise on the Law of Marriage, Divorce, Separation, and Domestic Relations by James Schouler, Arthur Walker Blakemore (1921)
"discourtesy. discourtesy M or mere acts of uncouth rudeness are not cruelty.67 §
1584. Refusal to Entertain Spouse. That a husband refused to take his wife ..."
3. Little Foxes by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1884)
"discourtesy. "1C*OR my part," said my wife, ... of the greatest destroyers of
domestic peace is discourtesy. People neglect, with their nearest friends, ..."
4. Twenty Years of Congress: From Lincoln to Garfield ; with a Review of the by James Gillespie Blaine (1884)
"discourtesy TO AMERICAN MINISTER.— ENGLAND AND FRANCE MAEE PROPOSITIONS TO THE
CONFEDERATE STATES. — UNFRIENDLY IN THEIR CHARACTER TO THE UNITED STATES. ..."
5. The Nun of Kenmare: An Autobiography by Mary Francis Cusack (1889)
"discourtesy of Archbishop Corrigan — He Wishes to see Me — His Charges Against Me
... Such a marked discourtesy naturally excited a great deal of comment. ..."
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