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discourtesy

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dis⋅cour⋅te⋅sy

  [dis-kur-tuh-see]
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–noun, plural -sies.
1. lack or breach of courtesy; incivility; rudeness.
2. a discourteous or impolite act.
Origin:
1545–55; dis- 1 + courtesy
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dis·cour·te·sy   (dĭs-kûr'tĭ-sē)   
n.   pl. dis·cour·te·sies

  1. Lack of courtesy; rudeness.

  2. A rude act or statement.

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discourtesy 
1555, from dis- "opposite of" (see dis-) + courtesy (q.v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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