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dis·cour·te·ous
 discourteous
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
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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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| related words: |
abrupt, impudent, inconsiderate, thoughtless |
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| derivations: |
discourteously (adv.), discourteousness (n.) |
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