discourtesy

How To Use discourtesy In A Sentence

• You just might get thrown into the dungeons for your discourtesy.
• This is not just a discourtesy but is, I believe, a fundamental breach of any Olympian's right to determine how his or her name and image is used for promotional purposes.
• It included some overly formal phrases, such as 'rank discourtesy' and 'upmost attention'. Times, Sunday Times
• The Director would have been well within his rights, and could not have been accused of discourtesy, if he had allowed a certain short, concise sentence at the left-hand corner of the official sheet of paper which he signed, to remain. The Castle Of The Shadows
• It cannot be termed discourtesy in Sir Kenneth that, situated as he was, he overheard a conversation in which he found himself deeply interested. The Talisman
• It is this uncostly gentleness of bearing which gives a winning impression of the whole people, whatever selfishness or real discourtesy lie beneath it. Venetian Life
• I have had enough of this discourtesy and cavalier behaviour.
• Examples might include complaints about excessive delay, errors, discourtesy or the way in which the Revenue has exercised discretion.
• In the same moment, he heard his name courteously sounded; and, to his pleased surprise, saw Don Benito advancing -- an unwonted energy in his air, as if, at the last moment, intent upon making amends for his recent discourtesy. The Piazza Tales
• And if the company fails to honour the promise of its timetable, that is a discourtesy in itself.