WordCmp.com

disrespect vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs disrespect

disrespect and discourtesy both are nouns.

disrespect is a verb but discourtesy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disrespect Yes No Yes No
discourtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of disrespect; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than disrespect:
  • disrespect: a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
  • discourtesy: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of disrespect include rudeness.
As nouns, disrespect and discourtesy are synonyms defined as:
  • disrespect and discourtesy: an expression of lack of respect
disrespect (noun) discourtesy (noun)
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
a disrespectful mental attitude a manner that is rude and insulting
an expression of lack of respect an expression of lack of respect
disrespect (verb) discourtesy (verb)
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
show a lack of respect for
Difference between disrespect and discourtesy

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.