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discourtesy

noun

A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪsˈkɜːtəzi

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Definitions

noun

  1. A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others

noun

  1. A manner that is rude and insulting

noun

  1. An expression of lack of respect

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Synonyms

offenseoffencerudenessdisrespect

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