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insolence vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs insolence

insolence and discourtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insolence Yes No No No
discourtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of insolence; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than insolence:
  • insolence: an offensive disrespectful impudent act
  • discourtesy: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Other hypernyms of insolence include offence, offense, offensive activity.
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of insolence; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than insolence:
  • insolence: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
  • discourtesy: a manner that is rude and insulting
Other hypernyms of insolence include rudeness.
insolence (noun) discourtesy (noun)
an offensive disrespectful impudent act a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties a manner that is rude and insulting
an expression of lack of respect
Difference between insolence and discourtesy

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