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discourtesy (n.)

1550s, "incivility, bad manners, rudeness;" see dis- "opposite of" + courtesy. Perhaps based on Old French discourtoisie (15c.), from discourtois. Meaning "an act of disrespect" is from 1590s.

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Definitions of discourtesy from WordNet

discourtesy (n.)
an expression of lack of respect;
Synonyms: disrespect
discourtesy (n.)
a manner that is rude and insulting;
Synonyms: rudeness
discourtesy (n.)
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others;
Synonyms: offense / offence / offensive activity
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