Definitions
- Describing a lack of manners or politeness in social situations. - Referring to behavior that is rude, impolite, or disrespectful. - Talking about actions or words that are offensive or inappropriate in a given context.
- Describing behavior that is impolite or lacking in manners. - Referring to actions or words that are disrespectful or offensive. - Talking about behavior that violates social norms or expectations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is impolite or lacking in manners.
- 2Both words can refer to actions or words that are disrespectful or offensive.
- 3Both words convey a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Discourteous is more commonly used than incourteous in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Incourteous may imply a more severe lack of manners or politeness than discourteous.
- 3Formality: Discourteous is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Incourteous and discourteous are synonyms that describe behavior that is impolite, rude, or lacking in manners. While incourteous is a less common variant of discourteous, both words convey a negative connotation and are used to describe behavior that violates social norms or expectations. However, discourteous is more commonly used and versatile, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
