discourteous

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of politeness or consideration for others

  - "His discourteous behavior at the dinner table made everyone uncomfortable."
  - "Despite her friend's illness, she continued to make discourteous comments."

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Antonyms

courteous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discourteous
impolite , rude , uncivil , boorish , uncultured

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Variants

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discourteous , discourteously , discourteousness , discourteousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old French desconort, meaning 'displeasure' or 'disturbance'. The modern English term 'discourteous' developed from this root.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discourteous' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, discourteous behavior is seen as a sign of strength or independence, while in others it is considered a serious breach of etiquette.

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Related Concepts

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1. impoliteness: A related concept to discourteousness, impoliteness refers to the lack of politeness or consideration for others in speech or behavior.

2. rudeness: Another related concept, rudeness refers to behavior that is deliberately unpleasant or offensive to others.

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Culture

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Discourteous behavior is often seen as a sign of poor manners or disrespect. In literature, the term 'discourteous' has been used to describe characters who behave rudely or without consideration for others.

How to Memorize "discourteous"

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   - Visualize a person not considering others' feelings or needs, or someone acting without manners or politeness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discourteous' with the image of a person who doesn't care about others' comfort or feelings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dis-courage-ous' to remind yourself of the meaning of the word.

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