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- [dis-kur-tuh-see]
- /dɪsˈkɜr tə si/
- /dɪˈskɜː.ti.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-kur-tuh-see]
- /dɪsˈkɜr tə si/
Definitions of discourtesy word
- noun plural discourtesy lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness. 1
- noun plural discourtesy a discourteous or impolite act. 1
- noun discourtesy Rude and inconsiderate behavior. 1
- noun discourtesy impoliteness 1
- variable noun discourtesy Discourtesy is rude and bad-mannered behaviour. 0
- noun discourtesy bad manners; rudeness 0
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Origin of discourtesy
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; dis-1 + courtesy
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Parts of speech for Discourtesy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discourtesy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
discourtesy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discourtesy
noun discourtesy
- incivility — the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment.
- contumely — scornful or insulting language or behaviour
- profanation — the act of profaning; desecration; defilement; debasement.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- impoliteness — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
Antonyms for discourtesy
noun discourtesy
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- politeness — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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