discourtesy

• Nom désignant un comportement ou un acte impoli ou grossier, qui manifeste un manque de respect ou de considération envers autrui.

A noun referring to rude or impolite behavior, or an act that shows a lack of respect or consideration for others.

1. Rude behaviorB2formal

   Lack of politeness or respect; rude or impolite behavior.

   Impolitesse

   • His discourtesy towards the guests was shocking.
   • She apologized for her discourtesy during the meeting.
   • Discourtesy in the workplace can damage professional relationships.

   Synonymesdisrespectimpertinenceimpolitenessincivilityinsolencerudeness

   Antonymescivilityconsiderationcourtesypolitenessrespect

2. An impolite actB2formal

   A specific action that is rude or disrespectful.

   Impolitesse, acte discourtois

   • Ignoring someone's greeting is a discourtesy.
   • He committed a discourtesy by interrupting the speaker.
   • Leaving without saying goodbye is considered a discourtesy.

   Synonymesaffrontdisrespectimpolitenessincivilityinsultrudenessslightsnub

   Antonymesconsiderationcourtesypolitenessrespect