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DISCOURTEOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing no courtesy; rude
Example:
a distant and at times discourteous young
Classified under:
Similar:
abrupt (surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner)
brusk; brusque; curt; short (marked by rude or peremptory shortness)
caddish; unchivalrous; ungallant (offensively discourteous)
unceremonious (without due formalities)
Also:
disrespectful (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous)
Attribute:
courtesy; good manners (a courteous manner)
Antonym:
courteous (characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lacking social graces
Synonyms:
discourteous; ungracious
Classified under:
Similar:
impolite (not polite)
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