DISCOURTEOUSLY

impolitely, discourteously, rudely

(adverb) in an impolite manner; “he treated her impolitely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

discourteously (comparative more discourteously, superlative most discourteously)

In a discourteous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DISCOURTEOUS

Dis*cour"te*ous (; see Courteous, 277), a. Etym: [Pref. dis- + courteous: cf. OF. discortois.]

Definition: Uncivil; rude; wanting in courtesy or good manners; uncourteous.

– Dis*cour"te*ous*ly, adv.

– Dis*cour"te*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

20 June 2025

MODEST

(adjective) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; “a modest apartment”; “too modest to wear his medals”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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