discourteous (Meaning)
discourteous (a)
showing no courtesy; rude
discourteous (s)
lacking social graces
discourteous (a.)
Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of discourteous
Synonyms:
- arrogant
- ungracious
- gruff
- abrupt
- curt
- ill-bred
- vulgar
- ill-mannered
- impudent
- impertinent
- unhandsome
- impolite
- uncalled-for
- improper
- inconsiderate
- blunt
- incorrect
- unmannerly
- unmannered
- thoughtless
- uncivil
- insolent
Antonyms:
- hospitable
- felicitous
- fitting
- hospitable
- genial
- felicitous
- dutiful
- respectable
- mannerly
- decorous
- good
- meet
- meek
- affable
- deferential
- mannerly
- graceful
- proper
- friendly
- graceful
- meek
- fitting
- fit
- affable
- right
- proper
- sociable
- yielding
- submissive
- fit
- deferential
- well-bred
- sociable
- decent
- cordial
- yielding
- dutiful
- well-bred
- friendly
- cordial
- becoming
- right
- unassertive
- decorous
- becoming
- meet
- submissive
- respectable
- unassertive
- decent
- good
- genial
Synonyms:
- cheeky
- indecorous
- shameless
- caddish
- uncouth
- arch
- sullen
- crusty
- surly
- boorish
- indecent
- lippy
- sharp
- disagreeable
- audacious
- bumptious
- brash
- fresh
- haughty
- snippy
- imperious
- supercilious
- presumptuous
- churlish
- brusque
- brazen
- superior
- clownish
- grumpy
- loutish
- saucy
- bold-faced
- unseemly
- antisocial
- brassy
- bold
- high-handed
- pompous
- brusk
- cross
- conceited
- crabbed
- peremptory
- sassy
- pretentious
Antonyms:
discourteous Sentence Examples
- Emily's discourteous behavior at the party alienated many of her guests.
- The discourteous waiter ignored our requests and was rude to us throughout the meal.
- Tom's discourteous comments about his colleagues created a tense and uncomfortable work environment.
- The politician's discourteous remarks about his opponent sparked a heated debate and controversy.
- The discourteous response from the customer service representative left me feeling frustrated and dissatisfied.
- The discourteous driver cut in front of me on the highway, nearly causing an accident.
- The discourteous student interrupted the lecture with irrelevant questions and comments.
- The discourteous neighbor constantly plays loud music at all hours of the night, disturbing the peace.
- The discourteous guest at the wedding wore jeans and a t-shirt, showing a lack of respect for the occasion.
- The discourteous employer refused to pay overtime, even though the employees worked long hours to complete the project.
FAQs About the word discourteous
showing no courtesy; rude, lacking social gracesUncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.
rude, disrespectful, arrogant, ungracious, gruff, abrupt, curt, ill-bred, vulgar, ill-mannered
gracious, humble, genteel, humble, civil, considerate, correct,courteous, correct, civil
Emily's discourteous behavior at the party alienated many of her guests.
The discourteous waiter ignored our requests and was rude to us throughout the meal.
Tom's discourteous comments about his colleagues created a tense and uncomfortable work environment.
The politician's discourteous remarks about his opponent sparked a heated debate and controversy.