uncourteous

Impolite in behavior

Uncourteous means rude or lacking in courtesy—failing to show proper respect or consideration for others.

The word is uncommon; discourteous is the standard form: His uncourteous dismissal of her question surprised everyone.

rude

impolite

Lacking good manners

boorish · churlish · crass · tactless · inconsiderate · ungracious · coarse · vulgar · obnoxious · indelicate

brusque

curt

Abruptly rude in speech

gruff · snappy · short · brisk · snappish · clipped · dismissive · offhand · impatient · cold

disrespectful

contemptuous

Showing open disrespect

insulting · disparaging · belittling · demeaning · dismissive · mocking · sneering · supercilious · condescending · derisive

Opposites
manner and politeness

uncourteouscourteous

Showing respectful consideration

polite · gracious · civil · mannerly · well-mannered

Family

court, courtesy, courteous, courtship, courtly, discourteous, courtier, discourtesy, courteously

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