discourtesy

Example Sentences

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"Uttering such words under the guise of a 'joke' or humour does not mitigate this discourtesy displayed toward our women and a specific segment of our society," he wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

In some instances players can sympathise with the reasoning while refusing to tolerate discourtesy.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

A vice foreign minister called in Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming and strongly protested what South Korea called "diplomatic discourtesy", the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement.

From Reuters • Apr. 20, 2023

Coast Guard vessel was denied permission to make a port call, another apparently intentional discourtesy.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2022

“Not if you think she will not be back till late,” adding, as if suddenly aware of some discourtesy in his speech, “and I should miss the pleasure of walking home with you.”

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin