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impoliteness vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs impoliteness

impoliteness and discourtesy both are nouns.

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

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