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Definition of discourteous

discourteous

/dɪsˈkɜːr.ti.əs/
dis · cour · te · ous
Adverb:discourteously
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discourteous Lexical Profile

discourteous Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Showing rudeness and a lack of consideration or respect for other people; impolite.

Example

"The manager apologized to the guests for the waiter's discourteous behavior during dinner."

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• Rhymes for discourteous

• Nearby Words

discouragingly
discourse
discourser
discourteous
discourteously
discourtesy
discover

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' (indicating reversal or lack) and 'courteous', which traces back to Old French 'cortois', meaning having manners suited to a royal court.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discourteous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discourteous
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