discourteaous

Meanings

• adjective

  Being unmannerly or rude in speech or behavior

  - "His discourteous behavior made the guests feel uncomfortable."
  - "Despite being a guest, she spoke in a discourteous tone to the host."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discourteaous
uncourageous , disengageous , preposterous

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Variants

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discourteous , discourteously , discourteousness , discourteousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old French desconfort, meaning 'displeasure' or 'uneasiness'. The modern term discourteous is derived from this, as being rude or unmannerly can cause discomfort or unease.

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Trivia

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1. The word discourteous first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to use the word discourteous to describe someone's behavior directly. Instead, people may use euphemisms or indirect language to convey the same message.

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Related Concepts

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1. rudeness: A related concept to discourteousness, rudeness refers to behavior that is intentionally unpleasant or disrespectful towards others.

2. impoliteness: Another related concept, impoliteness refers to a lack of consideration or respect for social norms and conventions in speech or behavior.

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Culture

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Discourteous behavior has been depicted in literature and art as a sign of poor upbringing or lack of social graces. In some cultures, discourteous behavior is seen as a reflection of disrespect and can lead to social exclusion.

How to Memorize "discourteaous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is being unnecessarily rude or disrespectful to others. Visualize the expressions on the faces of the people around them and how they react.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word discourteous with the feeling of discomfort or unease that comes from being around rude or disrespectful behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Displeases Unmannerly People Everywhere' to remember the meaning of discourteous.

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