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Discourtesy vs Incivility - What's the difference?

discourtesy | incivility |

Discourtesy is a see also of incivility.


As nouns the difference between discourtesy and incivility

is that discourtesy is lack of courtesy; rudeness while incivility is (label) the quality or state of being uncivil; want of courtesy; rudeness of manner; impoliteness.

discourtesy

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
  • A rude act.

    • Related terms

    * discourteousness

    incivility

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Noun

  • (label) The quality or state of being uncivil; want of courtesy; rudeness of manner; impoliteness.
  • (label) Any act of rudeness or ill-breeding.
  • (label) Want of civilization; a state of rudeness or barbarism.

    • Related terms

    * incivil

    See also

    * impoliteness * uncourteousness * unmannerliness * disrespect * rudeness * discourtesy

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