Added 10 October 2026 discourtesy /dɪsˈkɜːtəsi/ noun Categories: LanguageDescribing WordsRare Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about discourtesy at Wordnik → Where our words come from → An expression of lack of respect. A manner that is rude and insulting. A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. Related Words: disrespectrudenessoffenseoffencediscourteousnessincivilityuncourteousnessincomityrudityuncourtlinessunhospitality Back to today's word