Discourtesy (Noun)
Meaning 1
An expression of lack of respect.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The employee's refusal to acknowledge the customer's complaint was seen as a discourtesy and a sign of poor customer service.
- The driver's failure to yield to pedestrians was a discourtesy that put many lives at risk.
- The politician's decision to interrupt the opponent during a debate was viewed as a discourtesy by many viewers.
- The host's failure to greet the guest at the door was considered a discourtesy by the guest's family.
- The athlete's refusal to shake hands with the opponent after the game was seen as a discourtesy and a breach of sportsmanship.