[
UK
/dɪskˈɜːtəsi/
]
NOUN
- a manner that is rude and insulting
- an expression of lack of respect
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
How To Use discourtesy In A Sentence
- During the National Civic Virtues Month, all the cities should and banish disarray and discourtesy.
- However, what is apparent is the increasing discourtesy of some drivers.
- The host of the dinner party sent my wife a wonderful bouquet of flowers and a card apologising for the grave discourtesy of a fellow guest.
- For my discourtesy, I offer you three books of your choosing.
- Expressing disagreement is not a discourtesy.
- I must apologize for my discourtesy in arriving late.
- This is not the only example of discourtesy that I have noticed while taking transit.
- Given that the corporation is required by law to designate an agent, and to post the agent's name conspicuously on its premises, I see it as a discourtesy when a reasonably senior person in the company refuses to provide it.
- It was a discourtesy that rankled deeply with him; not until after the publication of his own account and charts was the injustice corrected.
- When the feasts start the guests are expected not to stand up during the feasting because this is considered a discourtesy to the host.
