discourteous
Lacking basic politeness
Discourteous means rude or lacking in courtesy—failing to show the consideration or politeness expected in social interactions: The clerk was discourteous to customers all morning.
It suggests a breach of manners rather than active hostility, though the effect can still sting.
The word is somewhat formal; impolite or rude serve the same purpose in everyday speech.
Lacking good social behavior
- ill-manneredLacking polite conduct
- rudeOffensively ill-mannered
- uncouthLacking good manners
- boorishCrudely ill-mannered
crass · ungracious · inconsiderate · insensitive · tactless · indelicate · unrefined · gauche
Boldly rude and disrespectful
- contemptuousShowing open disrespect
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
irreverent · impertinent · impudent · flippant · cheeky · saucy · brazen · presumptuous
Abruptly rude in speech
short · snappy · snappish · crisp · peremptory · clipped · laconic · sharp
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
degrading · pejorative · slighting · snide · cutting · scathing · caustic · acerbic
unmannerly
Lacking good social behavior
- ill-manneredLacking polite conduct
- rudeOffensively ill-mannered
- uncouthLacking good manners
boorish · crass · ungracious · inconsiderate · insensitive · tactless · indelicate · unrefined · gauche · coarse
insolent
Boldly rude and disrespectful
- contemptuousShowing open disrespect
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
dismissive · irreverent · impertinent · impudent · flippant · cheeky · saucy · brazen · presumptuous · audacious
curt
Abruptly rude in speech
abrupt · short · snappy · snappish · crisp · peremptory · clipped · laconic · sharp · brisk
offensive
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
demeaning · degrading · pejorative · slighting · snide · cutting · scathing · caustic · acerbic · barbed