Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discourteous
Adjective
/dɪsˈkɜrtiəs/
Definition
Rude and not showing proper manners or respect.
Examples
- It was discourteous of him to interrupt while she was speaking.
- Not saying thank you can be seen as discourteous.
Meaning
To be discourteous means to behave in a way that is impolite or lacking in consideration for others.
Synonyms
- Impolite
- Rude
- Disrespectful
- Unmannerly
- Inconsiderate
