What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncourteous
Example
It was uncourteous of him not to hold the door open for the elderly woman. [uncourteous: adjective]
Example
Her uncourteous behavior towards her coworkers made it difficult for them to work together. [uncourteous: adjective]
discourteous
Example
It was discourteous of him to interrupt her while she was speaking. [discourteous: adjective]
Example
The customer's discourteous behavior towards the waiter was unacceptable. [discourteous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discourteous is more commonly used than uncourteous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncourteous and discourteous?
Both uncourteous and discourteous are formal words that are typically used in more serious or professional contexts, such as academic writing or legal documents.
