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discourtesy

/dɪsˈkɜːtəsi/noun

उच्चारण डिस्कर्टसी

अशिष्टता, बदतमीज़ी, अनादर

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    rude behaviour that shows a lack of respect or good manners

    अशिष्टता, बदतमीज़ी, अनादर

    • It was a discourtesy not to thank the host.
    • The minister apologised for the discourtesy shown to the guests.

    Synonyms rudeness impoliteness

    Opposite courtesy politeness

  2. 2

    [C, usually plural] formal

    a rude or impolite act or remark

    असभ्य व्यवहार या अशिष्ट बात

    • Arriving an hour late is a serious discourtesy.
    • He apologised for any discourtesies during the meeting.
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discourteous adjectivediscourteously adverbcourtesy noun