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cheekiness vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs cheekiness

cheekiness and discourtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cheekiness Yes No No No
discourtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of cheekiness; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than cheekiness:
  • cheekiness: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  • discourtesy: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of cheekiness include rudeness.
cheekiness (noun) discourtesy (noun)
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
a manner that is rude and insulting
an expression of lack of respect
Difference between cheekiness and discourtesy

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