discourtesy

Example Sentences

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In some instances players can sympathise with the reasoning while refusing to tolerate discourtesy.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

While there was "room to dispute" the allegations, "I sincerely apologise for the great discourtesy I have caused the public," she added.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

A vice foreign minister called in Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming and strongly protested what South Korea called "diplomatic discourtesy", the South Korean foreign ministry said in a statement.

From Reuters • Apr. 20, 2023

Coast Guard vessel was denied permission to make a port call, another apparently intentional discourtesy.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2022

So when Doctor Warren, a little later, looked toward Johnny ready to smile, forgive his discourtesy, the boy looked away.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes