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discourteously

/dɪsˈkɜːr.ti.əs.li/
dis · cour · te · ous · ly
Adjective:discourteous
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• adverb

1

In a rude, impolite, or inconsiderate manner; without showing good manners or respect for others.

Example

"The receptionist spoke discourteously to the waiting visitors instead of offering a polite explanation for the delay."

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• Rhymes for discourteously

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discourser
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discourtesy
discover
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discourteously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discourteously
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