discourtesy

[ dis-kur-tuh-see ]
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noun,plural dis·cour·te·sies.
  1. lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.

  2. a discourteous or impolite act.

Origin of discourtesy

1
First recorded in 1545–55; dis-1 + courtesy

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British Dictionary definitions for discourtesy

discourtesy

/ (dɪsˈkɜːtɪsɪ) /


nounplural -sies
  1. bad manners; rudeness

  2. a rude remark or act

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