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discourteous

dis·cour·te·ous

discourteous

 
pronunciation:
dIs kuhr ti ihs
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part of speech: adjective
definition: not having or showing good manners; not polite; rude.
Her mother scolded her for being discourteous to the guests.
synonyms:
impolite, rude
antonyms:
courteous, polite
similar words:
fresh, impertinent, insolent
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derivations: discourteously (adv.), discourteousness (n.)
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