'Discourtesy' definitions:
Definition of 'discourtesy'
(from WordNet)
noun
An expression of lack of respect [syn: disrespect, discourtesy]
noun
noun
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others [syn: discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity]
Definition of 'Discourtesy'
From: GCIDE
- Discourtesy \Dis*cour"te*sy\, n. [Pref. dis- + courtesy: cf. OF. descourtoisie.] Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility. [1913 Webster]
- Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes Error a fault, and truth discourtesy. --Herbert. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'discourtesy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- badness,
- correct deportment,
- courtesy,
- disesteem,
- dishonor,
- disorder,
- disorderliness,
- disorderly conduct,
- disparagement,
- disrespect,
- disrespectfulness,
- disruption,
- disruptiveness,
- etiquette,
- frowned-upon behavior,
- good behavior,
- good citizenship,
- good manners,
- hooliganism,
- horseplay,
- impropriety,
- impudence,
- insolence,
- irreverence,
- lack of respect,
- misbehavior,
- misconduct,
- misdemeanor,
- misdoing,
- naughtiness,
- nonsanctioned behavior,
- poor behavior,
- ridicule,
- roughhouse,
- rowdiness,
- rowdyism,
- ruffianism,
- sanctioned behavior,
- sociability,
- vandalism,
- venial sin,
- vice,
- wrongdoing