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Discourteous

/dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ · adjective

Meaning

Impolite; lacking consideration for others..

Example Sentences

Kirk, who succeeded Drumright, had an unusually short tour of duty in Taipei—only about a year. Despite the shortness of his duty, he left the impression of being an old sea captain who would have felt more at home barking his orders from the bridge than heading an important diplomatic mission. There was nothing civil or gentle about him, and even in talking to President Chiang, he sounded gruff and blunt. I could see that the President really didn't enjoy the envoy's company, but he remained unperturbed and discussed in a calm and friendly manner whatever had prompted the Ambassador to seek the audience. Once I heard him remark half to himself: "How could anyone be so discourteous?"

Synonyms for discourteous

abruptbruskcaddishimpoliteungraciousungallantunchivalrousunceremoniousbrusquecurt

Antonyms for discourteous

courteous

Related Words

impoliteungallantungraciousunceremoniousunchivalrousbrusquecaddishbruskshortabruptcurtrudeill-manneredmismanneredbad-manneredimproperdishonorableunscrupulousunproperprofaned

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does discourteous mean?

Discourteous means Impolite; lacking consideration for others..

What is a synonym for discourteous?

Common synonyms include abrupt, brusk, caddish, impolite.

What is the opposite of discourteous?

Possible antonyms include courteous.

How do you use discourteous in a sentence?

Kirk, who succeeded Drumright, had an unusually short tour of duty in Taipei—only about a year. Despite the shortness of his duty, he left the impression of being an old sea captain who would have felt more at home barking his orders from the bridge than heading an important diplomatic mission. There was nothing civil or gentle about him, and even in talking to President Chiang, he sounded gruff and blunt. I could see that the President really didn't enjoy the envoy's company, but he remained unperturbed and discussed in a calm and friendly manner whatever had prompted the Ambassador to seek the audience. Once I heard him remark half to himself: "How could anyone be so discourteous?"

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