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discourtesy

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Discourtesy \Dis*cour"te*sy\, n. [Pref. dis- + courtesy: cf. OF.
   descourtoisie.]
   Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation
   of disrespect; incivility.

         Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes Error a fault,
         and truth discourtesy.                   --Herbert.

Source : WordNet®

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