Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
- noun A rude act or statement.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Incivility; rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners.
- noun An act of disrespect or incivility.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Lack of
courtesy ;rudeness . - noun A rude act.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an expression of lack of respect
- noun a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- noun a manner that is rude and insulting
Etymologies
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Examples
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Frankly, I think the discourtesy is on the side of the students objecting to the U.S. flag.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Disagreement Need Not Equal Discourtesy 2010
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Even the perspective of courtesy/discourtesy is still contextual to the degree that offensiveness must be calibrated in order establish that which is a courteous or discourteous disagreement.
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Frankly, I think the discourtesy is on the side of the students objecting to the U.S. flag.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Disagreement Need Not Equal Discourtesy 2010
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Our democratic principles should not be allowed to lead us to indulge in discourtesy, and thus throw a shadow of disgrace upon our institutions.
A Manual of Etiquette with Hints on Politeness and Good Breeding Sophia Orne 1873
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It cannot be termed discourtesy in Sir Kenneth that, situated as he was, he overheard a conversation in which he found himself deeply interested.
The Talisman 2008
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It cannot be termed discourtesy in Sir Kenneth, that, situated as he was, he overheard a conversation, in which he found himself deeply interested.
The Talisman 1894
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Schwartz complains that I committed a "discourtesy" by not mentioning that he had cited her unpublished draft of an article in his original article and in his reply to letters.
'The Mystery of Max Eitingon': An Exchange Laqueur, Walter 1988
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Rosie Winterton accused the government of "discourtesy" to the Commons after Sir
Epolitix News 2010
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Lesley Dedman [left] admitted to a 'bit of a boo boo' but Ron Daw still accuses her of a 'discourtesy'
Home | Mail Online 2008
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Instead, it would be more appropriate to attach the label "discourtesy" or boorishness," about which the Israeli prime minister should refrain from throwing stones.
TEXAS FAITH: Is extremism in defense of principle bad? | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2010
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