Noun: discourtesy dis'kur-ti-see
- A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
"His discourtesy at the dinner party shocked everyone";
- offense [US], offence [Brit, Cdn], offensive activity
- A manner that is rude and insulting
"His discourtesy in interrupting the speaker shocked the audience";
- rudeness
- An expression of lack of respect
"The customer's discourtesy towards the staff was unacceptable";
- disrespect
Derived forms: discourtesies
Type of: behavior [US], behaviour [Brit, Cdn], conduct, content, doings, manner, message, personal manner, subject matter, substance
Antonym: courtesy