What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ingracious
Example
It was ingracious of her not to thank him for the gift. [ingracious: adjective]
Example
His ingracious behavior towards the host offended many guests. [ingracious: adjective]
discourteous
Example
It's discourteous to interrupt someone while they're speaking. [discourteous: adjective]
Example
The waiter's discourteous attitude ruined our dining experience. [discourteous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discourteous is more commonly used than ingracious in everyday language. Discourteous is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while ingracious is less common and may be considered archaic or formal in some contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ingracious and discourteous?
Ingracious is typically associated with a more formal tone, while discourteous can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
