Added 10 October 2026 discourteous /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about discourteous at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Showing no courtesy; rude. a distant and at times discourteous young Lacking social graces. Related Words: impoliteungallantungraciousunceremoniousunchivalrousbrusquecaddishbruskshortabruptcurtrude Back to today's word