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Discourteous

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Meanings of Discourteous

Adjective

  • Not being polite; not treating others nicely.

Explanation of the word: Discourteous

Discourteous means not being polite or nice to others. It's like when someone doesn't say 'please' or 'thank you'.

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Translations for the word: Discourteous

hindi
अनादर (anadar)

anadar

असभ्य (asabhya)

asabhya

बदतमीज़ (badtameez)

badtameez

   

Antonyms for the word: Discourteous

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Discourteous

What does 'discourteous' mean?
The word 'discourteous' means being rude or not polite to someone.
How do you pronounce 'discourteous'?
You pronounce 'discourteous' like this: dis-kur-tee-us.
What is the origin of the word 'discourteous'?
The word 'discourteous' comes from the Old French word 'descourtois', which means 'rude' or 'impolite'.
What is the meaning of 'discourteous' in Bengali?
The word 'discourteous' in Bengali is 'অশালীন' (Ōśālīna).