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discourtesy [dɪsˈkɜːtɪsɪ] n pl -sies
1. bad manners; rudeness 2. a rude remark or act ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
discourtesy noun 1. rudeness, bad manners, insolence, impertinence, incivility, ill-breeding, impoliteness, disrespectfulness, ungraciousness, unmannerliness He was brusque to the point of discourtesy. Translations discourtesy [dɪsˈkɜːrtɪsi] n (= rudeness) → incivilité f discourtesy to sb → manque m de courtoisie envers qn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"I trust," he said, "that you will not for a moment consider me guilty of any discourtesy to the Countess, for whom I have a great respect and liking. "Not if you think she will not be back till late," adding, as if suddenly aware of some discourtesy in his speech, "and I should miss the pleasure of walking home with you. This thrust did in a most sudden sort close the king's mouth, and he could offer naught to turn the argument; and so, reluctant, and full loth to do you the discourtesy, he yet prayeth you to consider his per- plexed case, as noting how the matter stands, and name the calamity -- if so be you have determined the nature of it and the time of its coming. |
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