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discourtesy
[ dis-kur-tuh-see ]
noun
- lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
- a discourteous or impolite act.
discourtesy
/ dɪsˈkɜːtɪsɪ /
noun
- bad manners; rudeness
- a rude remark or act
Word History and Origins
Origin of discourtesy1
Example Sentences
An exasperated Sir Lindsay said failing to do so was a "supreme discourtesy to the House" and he was "very, very disappointed" with Reeves.
Well, that discourtesy seems to have been forgotten, with the 75-year-old poised to step in as interim manager at Pittodrie for the rest of the season.
The Sheriff’s Office did not sustain an allegation of “discourtesy” against the deputy.
A vice foreign minister called in Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming and strongly protested what South Korea called "diplomatic discourtesy", the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement.
The sergeant was investigated by the police department for “discourtesy and conduct unbecoming,” rather than bias or prejudice, and retired before facing looming discipline.
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