Discourteous ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Discourteous ( adjective )

Not showing respect for other people; impolite or rude.

Origin:

From the french discourtois, from des- ("not") + courtois ("polit.e")

Examples:

1. It was discourteous of him to interrupt the speaker during the meeting.
2. Many people find it discourteous to use their cell phones during meals.
3. The customer service representative was discourteous and unhelpful.
4. The way he treated her was discourteous and disrespectful.
5. It was discourteous of him to leave the party without saying goodbye.

(As a verb)

Discourteous ( verb )

Not showing respect for other people; impolite or rude.

Origin:

From the french discourtois, from des- ("not") + courtois ("polit.e")

Examples:

1. It was discourteous of him to interrupt the speaker during the meeting.
2. Many people find it discourteous to use their cell phones during meals.
3. The customer service representative was discourteous and unhelpful.
4. The way he treated her was discourteous and disrespectful.
5. It was discourteous of him to leave the party without saying goodbye.