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discourtesy vs incivility

incivility vs discourtesy

discourtesy and incivility both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discourtesy Yes No No No
incivility Yes No No No
As nouns, incivility is a hyponym of discourtesy; that is, incivility is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discourtesy:
  • discourtesy: a manner that is rude and insulting
  • incivility: deliberate discourtesy
discourtesy (noun) incivility (noun)
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others deliberate discourtesy
a manner that is rude and insulting
an expression of lack of respect
Difference between discourtesy and incivility

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