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incivility vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs incivility

incivility and discourtesy both are nouns.

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

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