discourteous
/dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/
🇺🇸 US
/dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Impolite; lacking consideration for others
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “discourteous” when they mean: impolite; lacking consideration for others.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “discourteous” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “discourteous” in professional communication.”
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