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Discourteous vs Rudeness - What's the difference?

discourteous | rudeness |

As an adjective discourteous

is impolite; lacking consideration for others.

As a noun rudeness is

the property of being rude.

discourteous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • impolite; lacking consideration for others

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    Antonyms

    * courteous

    rudeness

    English

    Noun

  • The property of being rude.
    • His rudeness was inexcusable.
    The rudeness of the cabin gave it a rustic charm but little comfort.
  • A rude remark or behaviour.
    • I'm sick of his rudenesses .

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