discourteous

Everyday

(formal) Rude; not polite, showing a lack of good manners or respect. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word for «rude», used in letters, rules and the exam voice. In everyday and safety lessons, pupils learn that interrupting, ignoring or pushing past people is discourteous. In stories a discourteous character is unkind or proud.

Examples

• It is discourteous to interrupt when someone is speaking. tree →
• (formal) We apologise if our staff were discourteous. tree →
• The knight was discourteous to the old woman and was punished. tree →
• Leaving without saying goodbye seemed discourteous. tree →
• (formal) Discourteous behaviour will not be tolerated on the bus. tree →
• "You are a very discourteous Giant," answered the stranger quietly, "and I shall probably have to teach you a little civility, before we part. tree →

Note

Formal; everyday words are «rude» or «impolite». Opposite: «courteous». Noun: «discourtesy». Pronounced «dis-KUR-tee-us».