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curtness vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs curtness

curtness and discourtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curtness Yes No No No
discourtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of curtness; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than curtness:
  • curtness: an abrupt discourteous manner
  • discourtesy: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of curtness include rudeness.
curtness (noun) discourtesy (noun)
an abrupt discourteous manner 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 curtness and discourtesy

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