discourtesy
noun
Simple meaning
A lack of politeness.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihskurtuhseeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈkɝtəsi
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
An expression of lack of respect
Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
A manner that is rude and insulting
A rude act.
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This meaning: A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Used this way, discourtesy is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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Sense: lack of politeness
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