[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]