The Opposite(Antonym) of “courteous”
The antonyms of courteous are rude, impolite, and discourteous. These words describe a lack of politeness, respect, or consideration for others.
Explore all Antonyms of “courteous”
Definitions and Examples of rude, impolite, discourteous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking manners or consideration for others; impolite or disrespectful.
Example
He was rude to the waiter and didn't even say thank you.
Not showing good manners or courtesy; rude or discourteous.
Example
It's impolite to interrupt someone when they're speaking.
Lacking politeness or good manners; rude or disrespectful.
Example
It's discourteous to ignore someone when they're talking to you.
Key Differences: rude vs impolite vs discourteous
- 1Rude implies a lack of manners or consideration for others.
- 2Impolite suggests a lack of good manners or courtesy.
- 3Discourteous describes a lack of politeness or respect.
Effective Usage of rude, impolite, discourteous
- 1Social Interactions: Use these antonyms to describe people's behavior in social situations.
- 2Customer Service: Use these antonyms to train employees on how to interact with customers.
- 3Conflict Resolution: Use these antonyms to identify negative behaviors and find ways to address them.
Remember this!
The antonyms of courteous describe negative behaviors such as a lack of manners, consideration, or respect. Use these words to describe people's behavior in social situations, train employees on customer service, or identify negative behaviors in conflict resolution.
