Definition of Discourteousness. Meaning of Discourteousness. Synonyms of Discourteousness

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Definition of Discourteousness

Discourteousness
Discourteous Dis*cour"te*ous (?; see Courteous, 277), a. [Pref. dis- + courteous: cf. OF. discortois.] Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous. -- Dis*cour"te*ous*ly, adv. -- Dis*cour"te*ous*ness, n.

Meaning of Discourteousness from wikipedia

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