English noun: discourtesy |
| 1. | discourtesy (communication) an expression of lack of respect |
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| Synonyms | disrespect |
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| Broader (hypernym) | content, message, subject matter, substance |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | abuse, blasphemy, cheek, contempt, contumely, depreciation, derision, derogation, disparagement, impertinence, impudence, insult, revilement, ridicule, scorn, vilification |
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| 2. | discourtesy (attribute) a manner that is rude and insulting |
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| Synonyms | rudeness |
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| Broader (hypernym) | manner, personal manner |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | abruptness, boorishness, brusqueness, cheekiness, contempt, crust, curtness, disrespect, freshness, gall, gruffness, impertinence, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, insolence, shortness, ungraciousness |
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| Antonyms | good manners, courtesy |
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| 3. | discourtesy (act) a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others |
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| Synonyms | offence, offense, offensive activity |
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| Broader (hypernym) | behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | affront, derision, indelicacy, insolence, insult, presumption, rebuff, ridicule, slight |
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