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Noun discourtesy has 3 senses
  1. disrespect, discourtesy - an expression of lack of respect
    --1 is a kind of message, content, subject matter, substance
    --1 has particulars:
     abuse, insult, revilement, contumely, vilification; derision; ridicule; contempt, scorn; disparagement, depreciation, derogation; impudence, cheek, impertinence; blasphemy
  2. discourtesy, rudeness - a manner that is rude and insulting
    --2 is a kind of manner, personal manner
    Antonyms: courtesy, good manners
    --2 has particulars:
     boorishness; impoliteness; ungraciousness; incivility; abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness; contempt, disrespect; crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
  3. discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity - a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
    --3 is a kind of behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
    --3 has particulars:
     derision, ridicule; indelicacy; insolence; insult, affront; presumption; rebuff, slight
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