Discourteous: meaning, definitions and examples
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discourteous
[ dɪsˈkɔːtɪəs ]
behavior
Showing a lack of politeness or good manners; impolite.
Synonyms
disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, rude.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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discourteous |
Usually used in formal situations to describe someone who is lacking in courtesy or politeness. It implies an absence of manners but isn't necessarily aggressive.
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impolite |
A general term to describe behavior that lacks politeness or manners. It can be used in both casual and formal settings but is straightforward and less intense.
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rude |
Often used informally to describe someone who is bluntly disrespectful or offensive. This word carries a stronger negative connotation and is direct.
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impertinent |
Often used to describe someone who behaves in a boldly rude or disrespectful manner. This word has a more formal and slightly old-fashioned feel.
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disrespectful |
Commonly used in any context where someone shows a lack of respect. It can be towards people, ideas, or institutions.
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Examples of usage
- He was reprimanded for his discourteous behavior towards the guests.
- The customer complained about the discourteous service she received at the restaurant.
- Don't be discourteous to your colleagues, it's important to maintain a professional attitude.
- His discourteous remarks offended many of the attendees at the meeting.
- She found his discourteous tone disrespectful and unprofessional.
Translations
Translations of the word "discourteous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descortês
- rude
- mal-educado
🇮🇳 अशिष्ट
- असभ्य
- अभद्र
🇩🇪 unhöflich
- respektlos
- rüde
🇮🇩 tidak sopan
- kasar
- tidak hormat
🇺🇦 неввічливий
- грубий
- неучтивий
🇵🇱 nieuprzejmy
- niegrzeczny
- nietaktowny
🇯🇵 無礼な
- 失礼な
- 不作法な
🇫🇷 impoli
- discourtois
- malpoli
🇪🇸 descortés
- grosero
- maleducado
🇹🇷 kaba
🇰🇷 무례한
🇸🇦 غير مهذب
- فظ
- جاف
🇨🇿 nezdvořilý
- hrubý
- nevychovaný
🇸🇰 nezdvorilý
- hrubý
- nevychovaný
🇨🇳 不礼貌的
- 无礼的
- 粗鲁的
🇸🇮 nevljuden
- nesramen
- neprijazen
🇮🇸 ókurteis
🇰🇿 әдепсіз
- дөрекі
- сыйсыз
🇬🇪 უხეშ
- უზრდელი
- თავხედური
🇦🇿 nəzakətsiz
- kobud
- hörmətsiz
🇲🇽 descortés
- grosero
- maleducado
Etymology
The word 'discourteous' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' or 'not', and the word 'courteous' meaning 'polite' or 'well-mannered'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century.
See also: courteously, discourteously.