DISCOURTEOUS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

discourteous

adjective

(ˌ)dis-ˈkər-tē-əs

Definition of discourteous

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others wouldn't tolerate anything so discourteous as the interruption of another speaker during a discussion

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Recent Examples of discourteous The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces. — R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 Repetitive verbal abuse, exploitation, name-calling, physical bullying, and other mean behaviors that repeatedly demean players are not only discourteous and wrong, but also will eventually take a heavy toll on them. — Amy Morin, Parents, 25 July 2024 Santos’ actions violated the city’s Rule and Regulations of the Civil Service Board’s rule regarding discourteous treatment of any member of the public, willful disobedience, and discrediting the city, the letter stated. — Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024 Lane’s complaint alleged the off-duty officers were discourteous and unprofessional and violated body-camera policies. — Kelli Smith, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for discourteous

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Adjective

Were my siblings rude to ignore my plan and take them for themselves?

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
An alligator with a sense of humor knocked on a North Carolina woman’s front door in the middle of the night, and the rascal got a rather rude response.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of rude

Adjective

The four-time Pro Bowl selection then was asked if the comment was disrespectful.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
The island’s prefect, Thierry Devimeux, who is white and took up the post in September 2025, recently accused a Black fisherman of being disrespectful by talking to him in Creole.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of disrespectful

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