Discourteously: meaning, definitions and examples
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discourteously
[ dɪsˈkɜrtiəsli ]
in a rude or impolite manner
Behaving discourteously towards others can have negative consequences on relationships and personal reputation. It is important to treat others with respect and kindness.
Synonyms
disrespectfully, impolitely, rudely.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| discourteously |
Use when referring to an act or behavior lacking in courtesy or good manners. It often implies a breach of social expectations in a more formal or old-fashioned setting.
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| rudely |
This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe actions or behaviours that are blunt, harsh, or lacking in consideration for the feelings of others.
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| impolitely |
Best used to describe casual or everyday social interactions that lack politeness or common courtesies.
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| disrespectfully |
This is used to describe actions or speech that show a lack of respect for someone or something, typically authority figures or institutions. It conveys a stronger sense of personal affront.
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Examples of usage
- She spoke to the customer discourteously, which resulted in a complaint.
- The driver was honking discourteously at the pedestrians crossing the street.
Translations
Translations of the word "discourteously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descortêsmente
🇮🇳 अशिष्टता से
🇩🇪 unhöflich
🇮🇩 dengan tidak sopan
🇺🇦 неввічливо
🇵🇱 nieuprzejmie
🇯🇵 無礼に (ぶれいに)
🇫🇷 impoliment
🇪🇸 descortésmente
🇹🇷 nezaketsizce
🇰🇷 무례하게 (murehage)
🇸🇦 بوقاحة
🇨🇿 nezdvořile
🇸🇰 nezdvorilo
🇨🇳 无礼地 (wúlǐ de)
🇸🇮 nesramno
🇮🇸 ókurteislega
🇰🇿 дөрекі түрде
🇬🇪 უხეშად
🇦🇿 kobudcasına
🇲🇽 descortésmente
Etymology
The word 'discourteously' is derived from the Old French word 'discourteis', which means 'rude or uncivil'. The prefix 'dis-' adds a negative connotation to the word 'courteously', indicating the absence of courtesy or politeness. Over time, 'discourteously' has come to be used to describe behavior that lacks consideration or respect for others.
See also: courteously, discourteous.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,366, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.