discourtesy

Example Sentences

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While there was "room to dispute" the allegations, "I sincerely apologise for the great discourtesy I have caused the public," she added.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

An exasperated Sir Lindsay said failing to do so was a "supreme discourtesy to the House" and he was "very, very disappointed" with Reeves.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

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

But Gregor wouldn't be casually dismissed right way because of this small discourtesy, for which he would find an easy and suitable excuse later on.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka