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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (3)

1. an expression of lack of respect;
[syn: disrespect, discourtesy]

2. a manner that is rude and insulting;
[syn: discourtesy, rudeness]

3. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others;
[syn: discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Discourtesy \Dis*cour"te*sy\, n. [Pref. dis- + courtesy: cf. OF. descourtoisie.] Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility. [1913 Webster] Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes Error a fault, and truth discourtesy. --Herbert. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

discourtesy n 1: an expression of lack of respect [syn: disrespect, discourtesy] 2: a manner that is rude and insulting [syn: discourtesy, rudeness] [ant: courtesy, good manners] 3: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others [syn: discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity]