discourtesy : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: discourtesy	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for discourtesy
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
discourtesy n an expression of lack of respect [syn: disrespect, discourtesy] a manner that is rude and insulting Synonym(s): discourtesy, rudeness Antonym(s): courtesy, good manners a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others Synonym(s): discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Discourtesy \Discour"tesy\, n. [Pref. dis- + courtesy: cf. OF. descourtoisie.] Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility. Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes Error a fault, and truth discourtesy. --Herbert.