discourtesy

Noun
Synonyms: disrespectrudenessoffenseoffenceoffensive activity

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. an expression of lack of respectSynonyms: disrespect
  2. a manner that is rude and insultingSynonyms: rudeness
  3. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or othersSynonyms: offenseoffenceoffensive activity
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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