uncourteous

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking courtesy or politeness.

  - "He was uncourteous to the elderly woman."
  - "The uncourteous behavior of the guests ruined the dinner party."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncourteous
impolite , rude , obtuse , mute

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Variants

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uncourageous , uncourageously

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'un-courteous' or 'un-courtly'. From Old French 'uncourtois', from 'in-' (not) + 'courtois' (courteous).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncourteous' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to directly address someone by their given name until a relationship has been established.

3. A study found that people are more likely to be uncourteous when they are in a hurry or feeling stressed.

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Related Concepts

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1. rudeness: A related concept to uncourteousness, referring to a lack of politeness and consideration for others.

2. impoliteness: Another term synonymous with uncourteousness, describing behavior that is disrespectful or lacking in good manners.

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Culture

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In literature, uncourteous behavior is often depicted as a character flaw, leading to conflict and misunderstanding. In art, it can be represented through various forms, such as caricatures or satirical paintings.

How to Memorize "uncourteous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone not smiling or making eye contact, not offering a handshake or a polite greeting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of discomfort or awkwardness you experience when encountering someone who is not courteous.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym U-N-C-O-U-R-T-E-O-U-S: Unnecessarily Negative, Cold, Obnoxious, Unfriendly, Rude, Thoughtless, Egoistic, Obstinate, Unapproachable, Selfish.

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