discourtesy vs disrespect

disrespect vs discourtesy

discourtesy and disrespect both are nouns.

discourtesy is not a verb while disrespect is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discourtesy	Yes	No	No	No
disrespect	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, disrespect is a hyponym of discourtesy; that is, disrespect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discourtesy:

discourtesy: a manner that is rude and insulting
disrespect: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

Other hyponyms of discourtesy include boorishness, impoliteness, ungraciousness, incivility, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness, contempt, cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence.

As nouns, discourtesy and disrespect are synonyms defined as:

discourtesy and disrespect: an expression of lack of respect

discourtesy (noun)	disrespect (noun)
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others	a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
a manner that is rude and insulting	a disrespectful mental attitude
an expression of lack of respect	an expression of lack of respect

discourtesy (verb)	disrespect (verb)
	have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
	show a lack of respect for

Difference between discourtesy and disrespect

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