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Noun: discourtesy  dis'kur-ti-see
  1. An expression of lack of respect
    - disrespect
     
  2. A manner that is rude and insulting
    - rudeness
     
  3. A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
    - offense [US], offence [Brit, Cdn], offensive activity

Derived forms: discourtesies

Type of: behavior [US], behaviour [Brit, Cdn], conduct, content, doings, manner, message, personal manner, subject matter, substance

Antonym: good manners

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