discourtesy

[US]/dɪs'kɜːtəsɪ/
[UK]/dɪs'kɝtəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. lack of politeness

Example Sentences

show discourtesy towards others

apologize for any discourtesy

respond to discourtesy with kindness

discourtesy is not acceptable behavior

avoid causing discourtesy in public

address any discourtesy immediately

teach children about the importance of avoiding discourtesy

discourtesy can lead to misunderstandings

consequences of discourtesy can be serious

responding to discourtesy with patience

Real-world Examples

It was plain enough to discern that the old fellows dreaded some such discourtesy at my hands.

Source: Red characters

He apologised for his discourtesy and stated that he was ashamed.

Source: BBC Learning English (official version)

'My dear fellow, why do you treat me with such discourtesy?

Source: Magician

Edwyn had the hard mean mouth of a miser. " Lord Jaime, " he said, " must I suffer such discourtesy" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" My dear Professor, " he cried, " consider your position! Consider the scandal at the university! Mr. Holmes is a well-known man. You cannot possibly treat him with such discourtesy" .

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Cases (Volume 1)

You, sir, " addressing Mr. Rolles, " you have treated your superior in station with discourtesy; you, Vandeleur, receive me with a smile, but you know right well that your hands are not yet cleansed from misconduct.

Source: New Arabian Nights (Volume 1)

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